Different Gold vs Starry Night paint color comparison

Different Gold vs Starry Night

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Different Gold reads as beige, while Starry Night reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 69 vs 32, Starry Night will read as the brighter of the two — a 37-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Different Gold's warm character against Starry Night's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 51.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Different Gold
Sherwin-Williams · 6396
LRV32.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6396
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams · 6540
LRV69.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6540
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Different Gold vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Different Gold 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.