Envy vs Iron Ore
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Envy reads as green, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Envy (LRV 20) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Envy runs cool while Iron Ore is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 58.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Envy vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Envy 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Envy reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Envy reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Color Details
Envy vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Envy 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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