Alladin vs Iron Ore
Where Alladin belongs to Jotun's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Alladin reads as blue, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Alladin (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 54 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Alladin 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 53.7, 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 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Alladin vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Alladin 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. Alladin 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. Alladin reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. Alladin returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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. Alladin reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Color Details
Alladin vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alladin 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.
More Alladin comparisons
See how Alladin stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 59 vs 30, Alladin is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 59 vs 43, Alladin is decisively the brighter choice.
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Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 59), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 59 vs 31, Alladin is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 59 vs 7, Alladin is decisively the brighter choice.