Stormy vs Iron Ore
Stormy is a PPG color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. Stormy reads as blue-grey, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 49 vs 6, Stormy will read as the brighter of the two — a 43-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 47.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Stormy vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stormy 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 Stormy comparisons
See how Stormy stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 49), opening up a space where Stormy encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 52 vs 49), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 49 vs 30, Stormy is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (60 vs 49) makes Agreeable Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Stormy reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (49 vs 43) makes Stormy the marginally brighter of the two.
Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Stormy reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 84 vs 49, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 49), opening up a space where Stormy encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 49), opening up a space where Stormy encloses it.
Stormy reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
Stormy reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.
Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 49), opening up a space where Stormy encloses it.
Stormy reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Stormy reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 49 vs 31, Stormy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 49 vs 7, Stormy is decisively the brighter choice.