ColorplanBenjamin Moore North Star (288) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 84. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Palm Coast Pale (330).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 84.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F4EDCC |
| RGB | 244, 237, 204 |
| HSL | 49°, 65%, 88% |
About North Star
North Star (288) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 84, North Star reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down North Star's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Man on the Moon (OC-106); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How North Star changes with the light
North Star is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
North Star's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
North Star will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light North Star can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
North Star will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See North Star in real homes
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North Star equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
North Star questions
What undertone does North Star have?
North Star has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down North Star's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is North Star a light or dark color?
North Star has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 84.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 84, North Star reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to North Star in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 4.0); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Navajo White 22 (close, ΔE 4.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with North Star?
Try Palm Coast Pale (330) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares North Star's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does North Star work best?
North Star works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 84, North Star reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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