North Star vs Windchill
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. North Star reads as blue-grey, while Windchill reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Windchill (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than North Star (LRV 62), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. North Star runs cool while Windchill is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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North Star vs Windchill Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see North Star on one side and Windchill 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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