Agate Grey vs Iron Ore
Where Agate Grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Agate Grey belongs to the green-grey family and Iron Ore to the grey family. Agate Grey (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 40 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 44.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Agate Grey vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Agate Grey and Iron Ore in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Agate Grey reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Agate Grey reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Color Details
Agate Grey vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agate Grey 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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