First Star vs Starry Night
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. First Star reads as grey, while Starry Night reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (69 vs 69), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. First Star runs neutral while Starry Night is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.4 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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First Star vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see First Star 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.
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