Modern Gray vs Starry Night
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Modern Gray reads as beige-greige, while Starry Night reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 69 vs 62, Starry Night will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Modern Gray's warm character against Starry Night's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Modern Gray vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Modern Gray on one side and Starry Night 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.
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Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 60), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 62), opening up a space where Modern Gray encloses it.