First Star vs Tailwind
First Star (Sherwin-Williams) and Tailwind (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. First Star reads as grey, while Tailwind reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 69 vs 68 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 2.0 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
First Star vs Tailwind in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. First Star and Tailwind 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.
Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
Color Details
First Star vs Tailwind Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see First Star on one side and Tailwind 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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