Fresh Basil vs Iron Ore
Where Fresh Basil belongs to PPG's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Fresh Basil (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 15.6, 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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Fresh Basil vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fresh Basil 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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