Camelback vs Starry Night paint color comparison

Camelback vs Starry Night

CamelbackSherwin-WilliamsvsStarry NightSherwin-WilliamsΔE 30.2 — Very different colors

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Camelback reads as beige, while Starry Night reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Starry Night (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Camelback (LRV 42), a difference of 27 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Camelback runs warm while Starry Night is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 30.2, 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.

Color Details

Camelback
Sherwin-Williams · 6122
LRV42.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6122
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams · 6540
LRV69.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6540
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Camelback vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Camelback on one side and Starry Night on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.