North Star vs Elfin Magic
Where North Star belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Elfin Magic is a Cloverdale Paint color. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Elfin Magic (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than North Star (LRV 81), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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North Star vs Elfin Magic Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see North Star on one side and Elfin Magic on the other.
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.
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