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Iron Ore vs Notre Dame

Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore SW 7069 compared with Benjamin Moore Notre Dame CSP-570

Iron Ore is a touch warmer than Notre Dame. Both have almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 2.0) 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 Notre Dame on the right
Iron Ore · Sherwin-WilliamsNotre Dame · Benjamin MoorePhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 2.0 · Very close

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 OreNotre Dame
BrandSherwin-WilliamsBenjamin Moore
CodeSW 7069CSP-570
LRV66
Undertoneneutralneutral
FamilyGrayBlack
HEX#434341#404343
Good foraccent walls, front doorsaccent walls, front doors

Questions

What is the difference between Iron Ore and Notre Dame?

Iron Ore is a touch warmer than Notre Dame. Both have almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 2.0) 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 Notre Dame?

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

How does Iron Ore compare to Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame.

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

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