Tawny Bisque vs Iron Ore

Tawny BisqueBenjamin MoorevsIron OreSherwin-WilliamsΔE 53.9Very different colors

Tawny Bisque is a Benjamin Moore color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. Tawny Bisque reads as beige, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 47 vs 6, Tawny Bisque will read as the brighter of the two — a 41-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Tawny Bisque's red character against Iron Ore's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 53.9, 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

Tawny Bisque
Benjamin Moore · 1110
Hex#D4B385
LRV46.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1110
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Tawny Bisque vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tawny Bisque 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 Tawny Bisque comparisons

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

White Dove
Tawny Bisque
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Tawny Bisque
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Tawny Bisque
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Tawny Bisque
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Tawny Bisque reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Tawny Bisque
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Tawny Bisque
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Tawny Bisque
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Tawny Bisque
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Tawny Bisque reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Tawny Bisque
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Tawny Bisque
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Tawny Bisque
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Tawny Bisque is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Tawny Bisque
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Tawny Bisque reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Tawny Bisque
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Tawny Bisque is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Tawny Bisque
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Tawny Bisque reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Tawny Bisque
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Tawny Bisque is the lighter choice

Piazza
Tawny Bisque
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Tawny Bisque
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Tawny Bisque
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Tawny Bisque reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Tawny Bisque
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Tawny Bisque reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Tawny Bisque
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Tawny Bisque is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Tawny Bisque
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Tawny Bisque
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tawny Bisque is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Tawny Bisque
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Tawny Bisque reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Tawny Bisque
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Tawny Bisque is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Tawny Bisque
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Tawny Bisque
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Tawny Bisque reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Tawny Bisque
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Tawny Bisque
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Tawny Bisque
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Tawny Bisque
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Tawny Bisque is the lighter choice