Stargazer vs Waterloo
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Stargazer reads as blue-grey, while Waterloo reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 17 vs 13, Stargazer will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 6.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Stargazer vs Waterloo in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Stargazer and Waterloo are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Stargazer has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Stargazer vs Waterloo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stargazer on one side and Waterloo 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 Stargazer comparisons
See how Stargazer stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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