First Star vs Repose Gray
First Star and Repose Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. First Star reads as grey, while Repose Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 69 for First Star vs 58 for Repose Gray — means First Star will open up a space more effectively. Where First Star leans neutral, Repose Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
First Star vs Repose Gray in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. First Star and Repose Gray 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 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Repose Gray.
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 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. First Star returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
First Star vs Repose Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see First Star on one side and Repose Gray 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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