North Star vs Minimal
Where North Star belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Minimal is a PPG color. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Minimal (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 0.8, 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 Minimal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see North Star on one side and Minimal 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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