Blue Opal vs Iron Ore

PPG
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Sherwin-Williams

Blue Opal (PPG) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. The 50-point LRV gap — 56 for Blue Opal vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Blue Opal will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 52.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Blue Opal vs Iron Ore Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 52.6Very different colors

Color Details

Blue Opal
PPG · PPG1166-3
Hex#bbc6d9
LRV56.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1166-3
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
View Blue Opal
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
View Iron Ore

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