Nantucket Dune vs Starry Night
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Nantucket Dune belongs to the beige family and Starry Night to the blue-grey family. At LRV 69 vs 54, Starry Night will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Nantucket Dune's warm character against Starry Night's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 17.9, 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.
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Nantucket Dune vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nantucket Dune 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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