Starfish vs Sun Bleached Ochre
Where Starfish belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Sun Bleached Ochre is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Sun Bleached Ochre (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Starfish (LRV 41), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Starfish runs red while Sun Bleached Ochre is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Starfish vs Sun Bleached Ochre Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Starfish on one side and Sun Bleached Ochre 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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