Corn Silk vs Iron Ore
Where Corn Silk belongs to PPG's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Corn Silk reads as beige, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Corn Silk (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 71 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 68.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Corn Silk vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Corn Silk 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.
More Corn Silk comparisons
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At LRV 77 vs 30, Corn Silk is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 60, Corn Silk is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 77 vs 7, Corn Silk is decisively the brighter choice.