Stained Glass vs Iron Ore
Stained Glass is a PPG color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. Stained Glass reads as blue, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 13 vs 6, Stained Glass will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 23.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Stained Glass vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stained Glass 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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