Hulett Ore vs Stargazer
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Hulett Ore belongs to the grey family and Stargazer to the blue-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (16 vs 17), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Hulett Ore runs neutral while Stargazer is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Hulett Ore vs Stargazer in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Hulett Ore and Stargazer in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The temperature contrast between Stargazer and Hulett Ore is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Stargazer brings more warmth to the space, while Hulett Ore keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Hulett Ore vs Stargazer Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hulett Ore on one side and Stargazer 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.