Polar Ice vs Starfish
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Polar Ice belongs to the blue family and Starfish to the beige family. Polar Ice (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Starfish (LRV 41), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Polar Ice runs blue while Starfish is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 45.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Polar Ice vs Starfish Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Polar Ice on one side and Starfish 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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