Welcome Home vs Iron Ore
Welcome Home (PPG) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Welcome Home reads as beige, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 29-point LRV gap — 35 for Welcome Home vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Welcome Home will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 49.1 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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Welcome Home vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Welcome Home 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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