Ironclad vs Vessel
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Ironclad belongs to the grey family and Vessel to the greige-grey family. Vessel (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Ironclad (LRV 11), a difference of 47 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ironclad runs neutral while Vessel is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 41.4, 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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Ironclad vs Vessel Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ironclad on one side and Vessel 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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