Iron Gate vs Van Dyke Brown
Iron Gate and Van Dyke Brown come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 7 for Van Dyke Brown vs 4 for Iron Gate — means Van Dyke Brown will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 8.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Iron Gate vs Van Dyke Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Gate on one side and Van Dyke Brown 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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