Timson Sand vs Iron Ore

Timson SandBenjamin MoorevsIron OreSherwin-WilliamsΔE 55.4Very different colors

Timson Sand is a Benjamin Moore color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Timson Sand belongs to the beige-greige family and Iron Ore to the grey family. At LRV 60 vs 6, Timson Sand will read as the brighter of the two — a 54-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Timson Sand's red character against Iron Ore's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 55.4, 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

Timson Sand
Benjamin Moore · CW-140
Hex#D8CDB9
LRV60.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-140
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Timson Sand vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Timson Sand 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 Timson Sand comparisons

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

White Dove
Timson Sand
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Timson Sand
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Timson Sand
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Timson Sand reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Timson Sand
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Timson Sand is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Timson Sand
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Timson Sand reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Timson Sand
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Accessible Beige
Timson Sand
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Timson Sand
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Timson Sand is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Timson Sand
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Timson Sand reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Timson Sand
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Timson Sand
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Timson Sand is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Timson Sand
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Timson Sand is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Timson Sand
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Timson Sand is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Timson Sand
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Timson Sand is the lighter choice

Black grey
Timson Sand
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Timson Sand is the lighter choice

Piazza
Timson Sand
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Timson Sand
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Timson Sand reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Timson Sand
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Timson Sand is the lighter choice

Senses
Timson Sand
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Timson Sand reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Timson Sand
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Timson Sand is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Timson Sand
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Timson Sand reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Timson Sand
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Timson Sand is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Timson Sand
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Timson Sand is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Timson Sand
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Timson Sand is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Timson Sand
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Timson Sand reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Timson Sand
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Timson Sand is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Timson Sand
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Timson Sand
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Timson Sand
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Timson Sand
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Timson Sand is the lighter choice