Au Naturel vs Iron Ore
Au Naturel (PPG) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Au Naturel belongs to the beige-pink family and Iron Ore to the grey family. The 57-point LRV gap — 63 for Au Naturel vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Au Naturel will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 56.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Au Naturel vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Au Naturel 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 63 vs 31, Au Naturel is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 63 vs 7, Au Naturel is decisively the brighter choice.