Monsoon vs Iron Ore

Tikkurila
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Sherwin-Williams

Where Monsoon belongs to Tikkurila's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Monsoon (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 52 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 53.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Monsoon 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 53.8Very different colors

Color Details

Monsoon
Tikkurila · X385
Hex#C8CBB3
LRV57.3
BrandTikkurila
NumberX385
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
View Monsoon
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
View Iron Ore

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