Purity vs Iron Ore
Purity (PPG) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Purity reads as beige, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 74-point LRV gap — 80 for Purity vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Purity will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 64.4 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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Purity vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purity 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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At LRV 80 vs 58, Purity is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 27, Purity is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 80 vs 55, Purity is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 44, Purity is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 80 vs 66, Purity is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (80 vs 74) makes Purity the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 80 vs 12, Purity is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 8, Purity is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (80 vs 68) makes Purity the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 80 vs 12, Purity is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 45, Purity is decisively the brighter choice.
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