Oriental Iris vs Iron Ore
Where Oriental Iris belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Oriental Iris reads as blue, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Oriental Iris (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 46 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Oriental Iris runs blue while Iron Ore is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.1, 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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Oriental Iris vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oriental Iris 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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