Ethereal White vs Starry Night
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Ethereal White reads as beige-greige, while Starry Night reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ethereal White (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Starry Night (LRV 69), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ethereal White runs warm while Starry Night is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Ethereal White vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ethereal White on one side and Starry Night 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.
More Ethereal White comparisons
See how Ethereal White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
Ethereal White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.
Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 76), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.