Iron Ore vs Plaster
Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color while Plaster comes from Tikkurila. Iron Ore reads as grey, while Plaster reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 57 vs 6, Plaster will read as the brighter of the two — a 51-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 51.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Iron Ore vs Plaster in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Iron Ore and Plaster in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Plaster will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Iron Ore would.
Color Details
Iron Ore vs Plaster Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Ore on one side and Plaster 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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