Maid of the Mist vs Iron Ore
Where Maid of the Mist belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Maid of the Mist belongs to the green-grey family and Iron Ore to the grey family. Maid of the Mist (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 48 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 50.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Maid of the Mist vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Maid of the Mist on one side and Iron Ore on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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