Nankeen vs Starry Night

Nankeen and Starry Night come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Nankeen belongs to the beige family and Starry Night to the blue-grey family. The 45-point LRV gap — 69 for Starry Night vs 24 for Nankeen — means Starry Night will open up a space more effectively. Where Nankeen leans warm, Starry Night reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 55.8 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.