Mountain Gray vs Iron Ore
Mountain Gray (PPG) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Mountain Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Iron Ore to the grey family. The 70-point LRV gap — 76 for Mountain Gray vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Mountain Gray will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 62.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Mountain Gray vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mountain Gray 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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