Sage Splendor vs Iron Ore
Where Sage Splendor belongs to PPG's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Sage Splendor reads as yellow, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sage Splendor (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 48 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 53.2, 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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Sage Splendor vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sage Splendor 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.
More Sage Splendor comparisons
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At LRV 54 vs 30, Sage Splendor is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 54 vs 4, Sage Splendor is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 54 vs 25, Sage Splendor is decisively the brighter choice.
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Sage Splendor reads slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 54 vs 31, Sage Splendor is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 54 vs 7, Sage Splendor is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 54 vs 24, Sage Splendor is decisively the brighter choice.
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