Thunder Clouds vs Iron Ore
Thunder Clouds is a Dulux color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 17 vs 6, Thunder Clouds will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 16.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Thunder Clouds vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Thunder Clouds 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.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Thunder Clouds reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Color Details
Thunder Clouds vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thunder Clouds 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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