French Gray Linen vs Iron Ore

PPG
·
Sherwin-Williams

Where French Gray Linen belongs to PPG's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. French Gray Linen (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 50 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 52.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

French Gray Linen 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

French Gray Linen
PPG · PPG1029-3
Hex#cac8b6
LRV56.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1029-3
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
View French Gray Linen
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
View Iron Ore

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