Traffic grey B vs Iron Ore
Traffic grey B is a RAL Classic color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 11 vs 6, Traffic grey B will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Traffic grey B vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Traffic grey B and Iron Ore are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Traffic grey B gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Traffic grey B vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Traffic grey B 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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