Falling Star vs Watertown paint color comparison

Falling Star vs Watertown

Falling StarBenjamin MoorevsWatertownBenjamin MooreΔE 71.6 — Very different colors

Falling Star and Watertown come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Falling Star belongs to the beige-yellow family and Watertown to the blue family. The 62-point LRV gap — 85 for Falling Star vs 23 for Watertown — means Falling Star will open up a space more effectively. Where Falling Star leans yellow, Watertown reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 71.6 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

Falling Star
Benjamin Moore · 351
LRV84.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number351
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Watertown
Benjamin Moore · 818
LRV22.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number818
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Falling Star vs Watertown Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Falling Star on one side and Watertown 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.