Gauzy White vs Iron Ore

Gauzy WhiteSherwin-WilliamsvsIron OreSherwin-WilliamsΔE 59.6Very different colors

Gauzy White and Iron Ore come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Gauzy White belongs to the beige-greige family and Iron Ore to the grey family. The 66-point LRV gap — 72 for Gauzy White vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Gauzy White will open up a space more effectively. Where Gauzy White leans warm, Iron Ore reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 59.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Gauzy White vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Gauzy White 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.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Gauzy White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Gauzy WhiteSW Gauzy White bathroom interior

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Iron OreGray bathroom in Iron Ore by Sherwin Williams

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Color Details

Gauzy White
Sherwin-Williams · 6035
Hex#E3DBD4
LRV71.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6035
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Gauzy White vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gauzy White on one side and Iron Ore 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.

More Gauzy White comparisons

See how Gauzy White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Gauzy White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Gauzy White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
Gauzy White
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Gauzy White reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Gauzy White
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Gauzy White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Gauzy White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Gauzy White reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Gauzy White
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Gauzy White reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Gauzy White
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Gauzy White reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Gauzy White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Gauzy White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Gauzy White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Gauzy White reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Gauzy White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Gauzy White reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Gauzy White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Gauzy White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Gauzy White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Gauzy White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Gauzy White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Gauzy White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Gauzy White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Gauzy White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Gauzy White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Gauzy White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Gauzy White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Gauzy White reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Gauzy White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Gauzy White reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Gauzy White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Gauzy White is the lighter choice

Senses
Gauzy White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Gauzy White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Gauzy White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Gauzy White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Gauzy White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Gauzy White reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Gauzy White
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Gauzy White is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Gauzy White
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Gauzy White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Gauzy White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Gauzy White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Gauzy White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Gauzy White reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Gauzy White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Gauzy White is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Gauzy White
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Gauzy White
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Gauzy White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Gauzy White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Gauzy White is the lighter choice