Pitch Black vs Iron Gate
Pitch Black (Farrow & Ball) and Iron Gate (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Pitch Black belongs to the grey family and Iron Gate to the beige-greige family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 5 vs 4 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Pitch Black leans neutral, Iron Gate reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 7.4 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Pitch Black vs Iron Gate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pitch Black on one side and Iron Gate 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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