Sands Of Time vs Starry Night
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Sands Of Time belongs to the beige-greige family and Starry Night to the blue-grey family. Starry Night (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Sands Of Time (LRV 39), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Sands Of Time 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 26.5, 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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Sands Of Time vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sands Of Time 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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