ColorplanNorth Star
SW 6246 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 62 · light
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246) is a light blue with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 62. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Early Frost (CSP-590), Farrow & Ball Skylight (No.205) and Behr Light Drizzle (N480-1). For trim, try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007).
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This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 62.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CAD0D2 |
| RGB | 202, 208, 210 |
| HSL | 195°, 8%, 81% |
About North Star
North Star (SW 6246) is a light blue from Sherwin-Williams with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 62, North Star has visible color without darkening a room much.
Because its undertone is so subtle, North Star stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Misty (SW 6232); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How North Star changes with the light
North Star has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
North Star has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
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
Bright south light shows North Star close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
North Star looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
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.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Whitestone (ΔE 1.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Borrowed Light (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
North Star questions
What undertone does North Star have?
North Star is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, North Star stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is North Star a light or dark color?
North Star has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, North Star has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to North Star in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Early Frost CSP-590 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Farrow & Ball: Skylight No.205 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Light Drizzle N480-1 (very close, ΔE 1.8). 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 Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share North Star's undertone.
Where does North Star work best?
North Star works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 62, North Star has visible color without darkening a room much.
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