Macadamia vs Starry Night paint color comparison

Macadamia vs Starry Night

Macadamia and Starry Night come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Macadamia reads as beige, while Starry Night reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 20-point LRV gap — 69 for Starry Night vs 49 for Macadamia — means Starry Night will open up a space more effectively. Where Macadamia leans warm, Starry Night reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.9 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

Macadamia
Sherwin-Williams · 6142
LRV49.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6142
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams · 6540
LRV69.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6540
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Macadamia vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison

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