Poetic License vs Iron Ore

Poetic LicensePPGvsIron OreSherwin-WilliamsΔE 63.2Very different colors

Poetic License (PPG) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Poetic License belongs to the green-white family and Iron Ore to the grey family. The 74-point LRV gap — 80 for Poetic License vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Poetic License will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 63.2 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.

Color Details

Poetic License
PPG · PPG1135-1
Hex#e4e8e1
LRV80.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1135-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Poetic License vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Poetic License on one side and Iron Ore on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Poetic License comparisons

See how Poetic License stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Poetic License
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Poetic License
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Poetic License reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Poetic License
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Poetic License
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Poetic License
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Poetic License
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Poetic License reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Poetic License
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Poetic License reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Poetic License
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Poetic License is the lighter choice

French Gray
Poetic License
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Naval
Poetic License
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Poetic License
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Bancha
Poetic License
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Poetic License
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Pure White
Poetic License
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
Poetic License
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Poetic License
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Poetic License reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Poetic License
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Poetic License reads slightly lighter

Snowbound
Poetic License
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Nearly identical in tone

Pewter Green
Poetic License
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Poetic License
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Poetic License reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Poetic License
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Calamine
Poetic License
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Poetic License reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Poetic License
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Poetic License
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Poetic License
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Poetic License
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Poetic License
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Poetic License
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Poetic License is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Poetic License
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Poetic License reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Poetic License
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Poetic License reads slightly lighter