Andiron vs Iron Ore
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Andiron reads as greige-grey, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (5 vs 6), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Andiron runs warm while Iron Ore is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Andiron vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Andiron 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The temperature contrast between Andiron and Iron Ore is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Andiron brings more warmth to the space, while Iron Ore keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Andiron vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Andiron 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.