Dark Green Velvet vs Iron Ore
Where Dark Green Velvet belongs to PPG's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Dark Green Velvet reads as green-grey, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (8 vs 6), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 12.3, 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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Dark Green Velvet vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Green Velvet 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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