Pale Avocado vs Iron Ore

Pale AvocadoBenjamin MoorevsIron OreSherwin-WilliamsΔE 62.6Very different colors

Pale Avocado (Benjamin Moore) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Pale Avocado belongs to the beige-yellow family and Iron Ore to the grey family. The 53-point LRV gap — 59 for Pale Avocado vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Pale Avocado will open up a space more effectively. Where Pale Avocado leans yellow, Iron Ore reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 62.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Pale Avocado
Benjamin Moore · 2146-40
Hex#D3CF8F
LRV58.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2146-40
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Pale Avocado vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pale Avocado on one side and Iron Ore on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Pale Avocado comparisons

See how Pale Avocado stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Pale Avocado
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Pale Avocado
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Pale Avocado
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Pale Avocado reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Pale Avocado
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Pale Avocado is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Pale Avocado
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Pale Avocado reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Pale Avocado
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Accessible Beige
Pale Avocado
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Pale Avocado
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Pale Avocado is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Pale Avocado
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Pale Avocado reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Pale Avocado
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Pale Avocado
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Pale Avocado is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Pale Avocado
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Avocado is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Pale Avocado
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Pale Avocado is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Pale Avocado
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Pale Avocado is the lighter choice

Black grey
Pale Avocado
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Pale Avocado is the lighter choice

Piazza
Pale Avocado
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Pale Avocado
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Pale Avocado
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Pale Avocado is the lighter choice

Senses
Pale Avocado
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Pale Avocado reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Pale Avocado
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Pale Avocado is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Pale Avocado
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Pale Avocado reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Pale Avocado
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Pale Avocado is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Pale Avocado
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Pale Avocado is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Pale Avocado
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Pale Avocado is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Pale Avocado
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Pale Avocado reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Pale Avocado
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Pale Avocado is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Pale Avocado
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Pale Avocado
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Pale Avocado
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Pale Avocado
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Pale Avocado is the lighter choice