Sultan Sand vs Iron Ore
Where Sultan Sand belongs to PPG's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Sultan Sand reads as beige-pink, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sultan Sand (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 55 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 55.5, 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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Sultan Sand vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sultan Sand 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 Sultan Sand comparisons
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A 9-point LRV gap (61 vs 52) makes Sultan Sand the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 61 vs 30, Sultan Sand is decisively the brighter choice.
Sultan Sand reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 52), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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Sultan Sand reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 61 vs 43, Sultan Sand is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 4, Sultan Sand is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 61 vs 21, Sultan Sand is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 61 vs 41, Sultan Sand is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 61 vs 31, Sultan Sand is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 7, Sultan Sand is decisively the brighter choice.