Iron Ore vs Wood Violet
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Iron Ore belongs to the grey family and Wood Violet to the grey-purple family. Wood Violet (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Iron Ore runs neutral while Wood Violet is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.0, 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 Wood Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Ore on one side and Wood Violet 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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