Aloe Essence vs Iron Ore
Aloe Essence is a PPG color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Aloe Essence belongs to the green-yellow family and Iron Ore to the grey family. At LRV 85 vs 6, Aloe Essence will read as the brighter of the two — a 79-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 66.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Aloe Essence vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aloe Essence 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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At LRV 85 vs 69, Aloe Essence is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 85 vs 52, Aloe Essence is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 85 vs 30, Aloe Essence is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 85 vs 60, Aloe Essence is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 85 vs 43, Aloe Essence is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 85 vs 4, Aloe Essence is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 85 vs 21, Aloe Essence is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 85 vs 51, Aloe Essence is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 85 vs 41, Aloe Essence is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 85 vs 31, Aloe Essence is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 85 vs 7, Aloe Essence is decisively the brighter choice.