Mint Macaroon vs Iron Ore
Where Mint Macaroon belongs to Dulux's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Mint Macaroon reads as blue, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mint Macaroon (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 58 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mint Macaroon runs cool while Iron Ore is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 55.1, 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 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mint Macaroon vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Mint Macaroon 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Mint Macaroon reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Mint Macaroon reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Mint Macaroon reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Color Details
Mint Macaroon vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mint Macaroon 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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