First Star vs Roycroft Mist Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, First Star belongs to the grey family and Roycroft Mist Gray to the greige-grey family. First Star (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Roycroft Mist Gray (LRV 51), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. First Star runs neutral while Roycroft Mist Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.8, 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.
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First Star vs Roycroft Mist Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see First Star on one side and Roycroft Mist 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.