Same name, different colors
North Star: 2 paint colors share this name.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams each sell a color called North Star. They are close in name only. Here is how they actually differ.
Side by side
Set next to each other, the differences in value and undertone show up immediately.
Benjamin MooreNorth Star288 · #F4EDCCLRV81LightnessVery LightUndertoneWarmView Benjamin Moore 288
Sherwin-WilliamsNorth StarSW 6246 · #CAD0D2LRV62LightnessLightUndertoneCoolView Sherwin-Williams SW 6246
What actually differs
Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.
288 is 19 points lighter and warmer than SW 6246.
North Star · 2 brands
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