Ironclad vs Starry Night paint color comparison

Ironclad vs Starry Night

IroncladSherwin-WilliamsvsStarry NightSherwin-WilliamsΔE 47.9 — Very different colors

Ironclad and Starry Night come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Ironclad reads as grey, while Starry Night reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 58-point LRV gap — 69 for Starry Night vs 11 for Ironclad — means Starry Night will open up a space more effectively. Where Ironclad leans neutral, Starry Night reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 47.9 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

Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams · 9570
LRV10.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9570
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams · 6540
LRV69.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6540
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Ironclad vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ironclad 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.