Iron Grey vs Soft Grey
Both are Jotun colors. Hue-wise, Iron Grey belongs to the grey family and Soft Grey to the greige-grey family. With LRVs of 39 and 40, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Iron Grey's neutral character against Soft Grey's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Iron Grey vs Soft Grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Iron Grey and Soft Grey are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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Iron Grey vs Soft Grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Grey on one side and Soft 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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