Pure Joy vs Shooting Star
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Pure Joy belongs to the beige-yellow family and Shooting Star to the beige family. Shooting Star (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Pure Joy (LRV 72), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pure Joy runs yellow while Shooting Star is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 32.6, 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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Pure Joy vs Shooting Star Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pure Joy 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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