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Iron Ore vs Broadway

Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore SW 7069 compared with Behr Broadway PPU18-20

Iron Ore and Broadway are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.7) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Living room painted Iron Ore on the left and Broadway on the right
Iron Ore · Sherwin-WilliamsBroadway · BehrPhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 0.7 · Nearly identical

How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.

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Iron OreBroadway
BrandSherwin-WilliamsBehr
CodeSW 7069PPU18-20
LRV66
Undertoneneutralneutral
FamilyGrayBlack
HEX#434341#434442
Good foraccent walls, front doorsaccent walls, front doors

Questions

What is the difference between Iron Ore and Broadway?

Iron Ore and Broadway are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.7) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Which is lighter, Iron Ore or Broadway?

They have the same LRV (6), so they're equally light.

How does Iron Ore compare to Broadway in a north-facing room?

Iron Ore will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright. The same goes for Broadway.

Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

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