Starboard vs M371
Where Starboard belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, M371 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Starboard belongs to the blue-green family and M371 to the blue family. Starboard (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than M371 (LRV 6), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 10.1, 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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Starboard vs M371 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Starboard on one side and M371 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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