North Star vs Reflection
North Star and Reflection come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, North Star belongs to the blue-grey family and Reflection to the grey family. The 4-point LRV gap — 66 for Reflection vs 62 for North Star — means Reflection will open up a space more effectively. Where North Star leans cool, Reflection reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 3.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
North Star vs Reflection in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. North Star and Reflection are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Reflection has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
North Star vs Reflection Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see North Star on one side and Reflection 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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