James vs Iron Ore
James (Little Greene) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, James belongs to the blue-grey family and Iron Ore to the grey family. The 24-point LRV gap — 30 for James vs 6 for Iron Ore — means James will open up a space more effectively. Where James leans blue, Iron Ore reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 34.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
James vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing James 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.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. James reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Color Details
James vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see James 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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