Starfish vs Charlotte's Locks
Starfish is a Cloverdale Paint color while Charlotte's Locks comes from Farrow & Ball. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. At LRV 28 vs 21, Starfish will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Starfish vs Charlotte's Locks in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Starfish and Charlotte's Locks are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Starfish has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Starfish gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Starfish vs Charlotte's Locks Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Starfish on one side and Charlotte's Locks 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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