Functional Gray vs Starry Night
Functional Gray and Starry Night come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Functional Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Starry Night to the blue-grey family. The 32-point LRV gap — 69 for Starry Night vs 37 for Functional Gray — means Starry Night will open up a space more effectively. Where Functional Gray leans warm, Starry Night reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 21.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Functional Gray vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Functional Gray 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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