Iron Ore vs Parakeet
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Iron Ore reads as grey, while Parakeet reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Parakeet (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 36 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Iron Ore runs neutral while Parakeet is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 61.0, 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 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Iron Ore vs Parakeet in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Iron Ore and Parakeet in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Parakeet reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Color Details
Iron Ore vs Parakeet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Ore on one side and Parakeet 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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