April Green vs Iron Ore
April Green is a Jotun color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. April Green reads as beige-green, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 34 vs 6, April Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 28-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — April Green's warm character against Iron Ore's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 42.8, 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.
April Green vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing April Green 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. April Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Color Details
April Green vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see April Green 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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