Hopper Head vs Iron grey
Where Hopper Head belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Iron grey is a RAL Classic color. Hopper Head reads as grey, while Iron grey reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Iron grey (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than Hopper Head (LRV 9), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.5, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Hopper Head vs Iron grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hopper Head on one side and Iron grey 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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