Stonecutter vs Iron Ore
Where Stonecutter belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Stonecutter belongs to the blue-grey family and Iron Ore to the grey family. Stonecutter (LRV 8) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Stonecutter runs blue while Iron Ore is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Stonecutter vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Stonecutter and Iron Ore are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The temperature contrast between Iron Ore and Stonecutter is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Stonecutter vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stonecutter 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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