North Star vs Quicksilver
North Star and Quicksilver come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, North Star belongs to the blue-grey family and Quicksilver to the green-white family. The 13-point LRV gap — 75 for Quicksilver vs 62 for North Star — means Quicksilver will open up a space more effectively. Where North Star leans cool, Quicksilver reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
North Star vs Quicksilver Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see North Star on one side and Quicksilver 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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A 11-point LRV gap (62 vs 52) makes North Star the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 62 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (62 vs 58) makes North Star the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 62 vs 27, North Star is decisively the brighter choice.
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North Star reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (62 vs 55) makes North Star the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 62 vs 44, North Star is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 62 vs 12, North Star is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 62 vs 8, North Star is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (68 vs 62) makes Skimming Stone the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 62 vs 12, North Star is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 62 vs 45, North Star is decisively the brighter choice.
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