Crushed Ice vs First Star
Crushed Ice and First Star come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Crushed Ice belongs to the greige-grey family and First Star to the grey family. The 4-point LRV gap — 69 for First Star vs 66 for Crushed Ice — means First Star will open up a space more effectively. Where Crushed Ice leans warm, First Star reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.4 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Crushed Ice vs First Star in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Crushed Ice and First 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.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. First Star reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. First Star has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. First Star has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. First Star has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Crushed Ice vs First Star Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crushed Ice on one side and First 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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