North Star vs Yellow Iris paint color comparison

North Star vs Yellow Iris

North StarBenjamin MoorevsYellow IrisBenjamin MooreΔE 4.0 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. North Star (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Yellow Iris (LRV 77), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

North Star
Benjamin Moore · 288
LRV81.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number288
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Yellow Iris
Benjamin Moore · 373
LRV77.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number373
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

North Star vs Yellow Iris Simulated Comparison

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