Stanhope Yellow vs Iron Ore
Stanhope Yellow (Benjamin Moore) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Stanhope Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Iron Ore to the grey family. The 66-point LRV gap — 72 for Stanhope Yellow vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Stanhope Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Where Stanhope Yellow leans yellow, Iron Ore reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 63.3 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.
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Stanhope Yellow vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stanhope Yellow 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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With LRVs of 72 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 12-point LRV gap (83 vs 72) makes White Dove the marginally brighter of the two.
Stanhope Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.
Stanhope Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 52, Stanhope Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
Stanhope Yellow reads slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 72 vs 58, Stanhope Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 27, Stanhope Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
Stanhope Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.
Stanhope Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 55, Stanhope Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 13, Stanhope Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 44, Stanhope Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 72), opening up a space where Stanhope Yellow encloses it.
Stanhope Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (72 vs 66) makes Stanhope Yellow the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 11-point LRV gap (83 vs 72) makes Snowbound the marginally brighter of the two.
Stanhope Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 12, Stanhope Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 8, Stanhope Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
A 3-point LRV gap (72 vs 68) makes Stanhope Yellow the marginally brighter of the two.
Stanhope Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 12, Stanhope Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 45, Stanhope Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
Stanhope Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.
Stanhope Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.