J438 vs Iron Ore

Tikkurila
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Sherwin-Williams

Where J438 belongs to Tikkurila's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. J438 (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 40 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 46.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

J438 vs Iron Ore Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 46.3Very different colors

Color Details

J438
Tikkurila · J438
Hex#A4B9C0
LRV45.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberJ438
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View J438
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
View Iron Ore

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