Iron Ore vs Majolica Green
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Iron Ore belongs to the grey family and Majolica Green to the beige-green family. Majolica Green (LRV 42) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 36 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 45.7, 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.
Iron Ore vs Majolica Green in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Iron Ore and Majolica Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Majolica Green will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Iron Ore would.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Majolica Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Color Details
Iron Ore vs Majolica Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Ore on one side and Majolica Green 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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