Iron Ore vs N391
Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color while N391 comes from Tikkurila. Iron Ore reads as grey, while N391 reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 38 vs 6, N391 will read as the brighter of the two — a 32-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 65.4, 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 N391 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Ore on one side and N391 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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