Suntan Yellow vs Iron Ore

Suntan YellowBenjamin MoorevsIron OreSherwin-WilliamsΔE 69.0Very different colors

Suntan Yellow is a Benjamin Moore color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. Suntan Yellow reads as beige-yellow, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 70 vs 6, Suntan Yellow will read as the brighter of the two — a 65-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Suntan Yellow's red character against Iron Ore's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 69.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Suntan Yellow
Benjamin Moore · 2155-50
Hex#FBDC9F
LRV70.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2155-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Suntan Yellow vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Suntan Yellow 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 Suntan Yellow comparisons

See how Suntan Yellow stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Suntan Yellow
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Suntan Yellow
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
Suntan Yellow
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Suntan Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Suntan Yellow
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Suntan Yellow
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Suntan Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Suntan Yellow
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Suntan Yellow reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Suntan Yellow
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Suntan Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Suntan Yellow
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Suntan Yellow
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Suntan Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Suntan Yellow
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Suntan Yellow reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Suntan Yellow
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Suntan Yellow
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Suntan Yellow
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Suntan Yellow
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice

Black grey
Suntan Yellow
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice

Piazza
Suntan Yellow
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Suntan Yellow reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Suntan Yellow
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Suntan Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Suntan Yellow
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice

Senses
Suntan Yellow
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Suntan Yellow
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Suntan Yellow
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Suntan Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Suntan Yellow
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Suntan Yellow
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Suntan Yellow
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Suntan Yellow
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Suntan Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Suntan Yellow
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Suntan Yellow
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Suntan Yellow
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Suntan Yellow
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Suntan Yellow
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Suntan Yellow is the lighter choice