Basalt grey vs Iron Ore
Basalt grey is a RAL Classic color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 14 vs 6, Basalt grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 11.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Basalt grey vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Basalt 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
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Basalt grey will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Iron Ore would.
Color Details
Basalt grey vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Basalt 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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