Iron Ore vs Mountain Fig
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Iron Ore reads as grey, while Mountain Fig reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 6 and 4, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Iron Ore's neutral character against Mountain Fig's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 10.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Ore vs Mountain Fig Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Ore on one side and Mountain Fig 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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