Paddington Blue vs Shooting Star
Paddington Blue and Shooting Star come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Paddington Blue belongs to the blue family and Shooting Star to the beige family. The 61-point LRV gap — 77 for Shooting Star vs 16 for Paddington Blue — means Shooting Star will open up a space more effectively. Where Paddington Blue leans blue, Shooting Star reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 84.7 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.
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Paddington Blue vs Shooting Star Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paddington Blue on one side and Shooting Star 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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