Pinky Swear vs Iron Ore
Where Pinky Swear belongs to PPG's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Pinky Swear belongs to the pink-red family and Iron Ore to the grey family. Pinky Swear (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 59 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 58.5, 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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Pinky Swear vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pinky Swear 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 Pinky Swear comparisons
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At LRV 65 vs 30, Pinky Swear is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 5-point LRV gap (65 vs 60) makes Pinky Swear the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 65 vs 43, Pinky Swear is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 65 vs 4, Pinky Swear is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 65 vs 21, Pinky Swear is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 65 vs 41, Pinky Swear is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 65 vs 31, Pinky Swear is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 65 vs 7, Pinky Swear is decisively the brighter choice.