Iron grey vs Olive drab
Iron grey and Olive drab come from the same RAL Classic collection. Iron grey reads as blue-grey, while Olive drab reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 6-point LRV gap — 12 for Iron grey vs 6 for Olive drab — means Iron grey will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 20.0 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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Iron grey vs Olive drab Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron grey on one side and Olive drab 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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