Shooting Star vs Black grey
Shooting Star (Benjamin Moore) and Black grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Shooting Star belongs to the beige family and Black grey to the blue-grey family. The 70-point LRV gap — 77 for Shooting Star vs 6 for Black grey — means Shooting Star will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 77.7 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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Shooting Star vs Black grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shooting Star on one side and Black grey 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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