Frayed Hessian 2 vs Iron Ore
Where Frayed Hessian 2 belongs to Dulux's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Frayed Hessian 2 belongs to the beige family and Iron Ore to the grey family. Frayed Hessian 2 (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 69 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Frayed Hessian 2 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 60.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Frayed Hessian 2 vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Frayed Hessian 2 and Iron Ore in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Frayed Hessian 2 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Mudroom
Mudrooms are seen in passing, often under whatever light comes through the door — a context that favors colors with some depth. Frayed Hessian 2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Frayed Hessian 2 vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Frayed Hessian 2 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.
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