Plateau vs Iron Ore
Where Plateau belongs to PPG's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Plateau belongs to the blue family and Iron Ore to the grey family. Plateau (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 70 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 62.2, 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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Plateau vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plateau 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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