Summer Sun Pink vs Iron Ore

Summer Sun PinkBenjamin MoorevsIron OreSherwin-WilliamsΔE 62.5Very different colors

Summer Sun Pink (Benjamin Moore) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Summer Sun Pink reads as pink-red, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 39-point LRV gap — 45 for Summer Sun Pink vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Summer Sun Pink will open up a space more effectively. Where Summer Sun Pink leans red, Iron Ore reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 62.5 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

Summer Sun Pink
Benjamin Moore · 2012-40
Hex#FE9989
LRV44.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2012-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Summer Sun Pink vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Summer Sun Pink 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 Summer Sun Pink comparisons

See how Summer Sun Pink stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Summer Sun Pink
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Summer Sun Pink
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Summer Sun Pink
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Summer Sun Pink
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Summer Sun Pink reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Summer Sun Pink
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Summer Sun Pink
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Summer Sun Pink
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Summer Sun Pink
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Summer Sun Pink reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Summer Sun Pink
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Summer Sun Pink
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Summer Sun Pink
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Summer Sun Pink is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Summer Sun Pink
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Summer Sun Pink reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Summer Sun Pink
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Summer Sun Pink is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Summer Sun Pink
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Summer Sun Pink reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Summer Sun Pink
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Summer Sun Pink is the lighter choice

Piazza
Summer Sun Pink
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Summer Sun Pink
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Summer Sun Pink
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Summer Sun Pink reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Summer Sun Pink
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Summer Sun Pink reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Summer Sun Pink
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Summer Sun Pink is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Summer Sun Pink
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Summer Sun Pink
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Summer Sun Pink is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Summer Sun Pink
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Summer Sun Pink reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Summer Sun Pink
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Summer Sun Pink is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Summer Sun Pink
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Summer Sun Pink
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Summer Sun Pink reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Summer Sun Pink
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Summer Sun Pink
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Summer Sun Pink
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Summer Sun Pink
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Summer Sun Pink is the lighter choice