Smiley Face vs Evening Star
Smiley Face (Behr) and Evening Star (Cloverdale Paint) come from different manufacturers. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 9-point LRV gap — 70 for Evening Star vs 61 for Smiley Face — means Evening Star will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.0 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Smiley Face vs Evening Star Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smiley Face on one side and Evening Star 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.
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