Perfect Khaki vs Starry Night paint color comparison

Perfect Khaki vs Starry Night

Perfect Khaki and Starry Night come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Perfect Khaki reads as beige-greige, while Starry Night reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 31-point LRV gap — 69 for Starry Night vs 38 for Perfect Khaki — means Starry Night will open up a space more effectively. Where Perfect Khaki leans warm, Starry Night reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 23.3 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.

Color Details

Perfect Khaki
Sherwin-Williams · 9612
LRV38.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9612
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams · 6540
LRV69.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6540
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Perfect Khaki vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Perfect Khaki on one side and Starry Night on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.