Mascarpone vs Shooting Star paint color comparison

Mascarpone vs Shooting Star

MascarponeBenjamin MoorevsShooting StarBenjamin MooreΔE 22.4 — Distinct difference

Mascarpone and Shooting Star come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Mascarpone reads as beige-yellow, while Shooting Star reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 12-point LRV gap — 89 for Mascarpone vs 77 for Shooting Star — means Mascarpone will open up a space more effectively. Where Mascarpone leans yellow, Shooting Star reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.4 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

Mascarpone
Benjamin Moore · AF-20
LRV89.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-20
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Shooting Star
Benjamin Moore · 304
LRV76.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number304
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Mascarpone vs Shooting Star Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mascarpone on one side and Shooting 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.