Painted Turtle vs Iron Ore
Painted Turtle (PPG) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Painted Turtle reads as green-grey, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 15 for Painted Turtle vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Painted Turtle will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 24.3 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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Painted Turtle vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Painted Turtle 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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