Iron Gate vs Starry Night paint color comparison

Iron Gate vs Starry Night

Iron GateSherwin-WilliamsvsStarry NightSherwin-WilliamsΔE 64.6 — Very different colors

Iron Gate and Starry Night come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Iron Gate belongs to the beige-greige family and Starry Night to the blue-grey family. The 65-point LRV gap — 69 for Starry Night vs 4 for Iron Gate — means Starry Night will open up a space more effectively. Where Iron Gate leans warm, Starry Night reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 64.6 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.

Color Details

Iron Gate
Sherwin-Williams · 2926
LRV3.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2926
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams · 6540
LRV69.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6540
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Iron Gate vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Gate on one side and Starry Night on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.