Saguaro vs Starry Night
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Saguaro belongs to the beige-yellow family and Starry Night to the blue-grey family. Starry Night (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Saguaro (LRV 11), a difference of 58 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Saguaro runs warm while Starry Night is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 56.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Saguaro vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Saguaro 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.
More Saguaro comparisons
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