Palm Leaf vs Starry Night
Palm Leaf and Starry Night come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Palm Leaf belongs to the beige-yellow family and Starry Night to the blue-grey family. The 59-point LRV gap — 69 for Starry Night vs 10 for Palm Leaf — means Starry Night will open up a space more effectively. Where Palm Leaf leans warm, Starry Night reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 54.5 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.
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Palm Leaf vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Palm Leaf 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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