Constellation vs Night Shade paint color comparison

Constellation vs Night Shade

ConstellationBenjamin MoorevsNight ShadeBenjamin MooreΔE 64.1 — Very different colors

Constellation and Night Shade come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Constellation reads as blue, while Night Shade reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 67-point LRV gap — 73 for Constellation vs 6 for Night Shade — means Constellation will open up a space more effectively. Where Constellation leans blue, Night Shade reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 64.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Constellation
Benjamin Moore · AF-540
LRV72.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-540
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Night Shade
Benjamin Moore · 2116-10
LRV6.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2116-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Constellation vs Night Shade Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Constellation on one side and Night Shade on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.