Messenger Bag vs Starry Night paint color comparison

Messenger Bag vs Starry Night

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Messenger Bag reads as greige-grey, while Starry Night reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 69 vs 18, Starry Night will read as the brighter of the two — a 51-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Messenger Bag's warm character against Starry Night's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 40.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Messenger Bag
Sherwin-Williams · 7740
LRV17.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7740
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams · 6540
LRV69.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6540
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Messenger Bag vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison

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