Midnight Hour vs Iron Ore
Midnight Hour is a PPG color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. Midnight Hour reads as blue-grey, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 6 and 6, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 7.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Midnight Hour vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Midnight Hour 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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