Homestead Brown vs Iron Gate
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Homestead Brown reads as greige-grey, while Iron Gate reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Homestead Brown (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Gate (LRV 4), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 18.6, 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.
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Homestead Brown vs Iron Gate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Homestead Brown on one side and Iron Gate 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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