Iron Ore vs Sapphire
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Iron Ore reads as grey, while Sapphire reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sapphire (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Iron Ore runs neutral while Sapphire is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 39.6, 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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Iron Ore vs Sapphire Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Ore on one side and Sapphire 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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