Iron Blue vs Cloak
Iron Blue is a Jotun color while Cloak comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Iron Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Cloak to the grey family. At LRV 20 vs 18, Cloak will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Iron Blue vs Cloak Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Blue on one side and Cloak 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 Iron Blue comparisons
See how Iron Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 18), opening up a space where Iron Blue encloses it.
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At LRV 43 vs 18, French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 18), opening up a space where Iron Blue encloses it.
Hardwick White reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 18), opening up a space where Iron Blue encloses it.
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Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 18), opening up a space where Iron Blue encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 18), opening up a space where Iron Blue encloses it.
Iron Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Iron Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 18), opening up a space where Iron Blue encloses it.
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Saybrook Sage reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 18), opening up a space where Iron Blue encloses it.
At LRV 31 vs 18, Pale Green is decisively the brighter choice.