Telegrey 4 vs North Star
Telegrey 4 is a RAL Classic color while North Star comes from Sherwin-Williams. Telegrey 4 reads as grey, while North Star reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 62 vs 59, North Star will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 3.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Telegrey 4 vs North Star in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Telegrey 4 and North Star 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — North Star gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Telegrey 4 vs North Star Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Telegrey 4 on one side and North 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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