Fresh Air vs North Star paint color comparison

Fresh Air vs North Star

Fresh Air and North Star come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 81 vs 81 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 2.1 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.

Color Details

Fresh Air
Benjamin Moore · 211
LRV81.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number211
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
North Star
Benjamin Moore · 288
LRV81.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number288
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Fresh Air vs North Star Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fresh Air on one side and North Star 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.