Smoke vs Iron Ore
Where Smoke belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Smoke belongs to the blue-grey family and Iron Ore to the grey family. Smoke (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 51 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Smoke runs cool while Iron Ore is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.5, 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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Smoke vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoke 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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