Subway Tile® vs Iron Ore
Where Subway Tile® belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Subway Tile® belongs to the blue-grey family and Iron Ore to the grey family. Subway Tile® (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 37 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 42.7, 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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Subway Tile® vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Subway Tile® 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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