Iron Ore vs Scattered Showers
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Iron Ore belongs to the grey family and Scattered Showers to the grey-red family. Scattered Showers (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 16 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 25.9, 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 Scattered Showers in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Iron Ore and Scattered Showers in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Home Office
The test for a home office color isn't how it looks in a quick glance — it's whether it still feels right after a full day of work. Scattered Showers reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron Ore.
Color Details
Iron Ore vs Scattered Showers Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Ore on one side and Scattered Showers 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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