Fortitude vs Starry Night
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Fortitude reads as grey, while Starry Night reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Starry Night (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Fortitude (LRV 56), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Fortitude runs neutral while Starry Night is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.7 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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Fortitude vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fortitude 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 Fortitude comparisons
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