Cherry Plum vs Iron Ore
Where Cherry Plum belongs to Dulux's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Cherry Plum reads as pink-red, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Cherry Plum (LRV 33) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 27 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cherry Plum runs warm while Iron Ore is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.4, 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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Cherry Plum vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cherry Plum 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.
More Cherry Plum comparisons
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