Black Ink vs Starless Sky
Black Ink is a Benjamin Moore color while Starless Sky comes from PPG. Hue-wise, Black Ink belongs to the blue-grey family and Starless Sky to the grey family. With LRVs of 6 and 5, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 2.6, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Black Ink vs Starless Sky Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Ink on one side and Starless Sky 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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