Andiron vs Marsh Fern paint color comparison

Andiron vs Marsh Fern

AndironSherwin-WilliamsvsMarsh FernSherwin-WilliamsΔE 13.0 — Distinct difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Andiron reads as greige-grey, while Marsh Fern reads as beige-yellow — 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. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 13.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Andiron
Sherwin-Williams · 6174
LRV5.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6174
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Marsh Fern
Sherwin-Williams · 2930
LRV5.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2930
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Andiron vs Marsh Fern Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Andiron on one side and Marsh Fern on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.