Northern Exposure vs Iron Ore
Northern Exposure is a PPG color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Northern Exposure belongs to the blue family and Iron Ore to the grey family. At LRV 57 vs 6, Northern Exposure will read as the brighter of the two — a 51-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 52.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Northern Exposure vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Northern Exposure 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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