Valspar US Heirloom Red vs. Sherwin Williams Iron Ore

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Valspar US 1010-3 leans towards red hues, while Sherwin Williams SW 7069 is yellow.
Valspar US 1010-3 and Sherwin Williams SW 7069 differ significantly in saturation. Valspar US 1010-3 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Valspar US 1010-3 radiating a lighter essence compared to SW 7069.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Valspar US Heirloom Red vs. Sherwin Williams Iron Ore
Technical color comparison for Valspar US Heirloom Red and Sherwin Williams Iron Ore
Valspar US Heirloom RedSherwin Williams Iron Ore
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
359°red60°yellow
Saturation
61%2%less saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
30%26%darker
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
5.336.00looks lighter
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
27.62528.352looks lighter
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
24.974
Temperature
WarmNeutral
Preview Heirloom Red and Iron Ore side by side in different rooms

Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.

Color comparisons featuring Valspar US Heirloom Red