Pine Cone vs Iron Ore
Pine Cone (PPG) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Pine Cone reads as beige-greige, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 10 for Pine Cone vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Pine Cone will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 17.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Pine Cone vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Cone on one side and Iron Ore 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.
More Pine Cone comparisons
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At LRV 84 vs 10, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 10), opening up a space where Pine Cone encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 10), opening up a space where Pine Cone encloses it.
With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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