Sherwin-Williams · SW 6246
North Star: Sherwin-Williams SW 6246 Color, LRV and Undertone
North Star (Sherwin-Williams SW 6246) is #CAD0D2 with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.3. It has a very slight blue undertone, so it reads as a neutral in most rooms and only shows its lean next to a true white.
- HEX
- #CAD0D2
- RGB
- 202, 208, 210
- LRV
- 62.3 of 100
- Undertone
- Blue
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Color family
- Grey
South light · wall #D6D5CE · LRV 66.3 Simulated on a drawn scene, not a photo.
How North Star looks in different light
The same wall changes through the day. Each room below is North Star in one kind of light; the LRV shows how much light the wall reflects.
Colors that go with North Star
Picked from the same brand by color relationship. Each room keeps North Star on the walls and shows the partner color in use.
North Star on a house
Three exterior schemes with North Star on the walls. Colors for trim, doors and roof are typical choices, not brand paints.
Closest colors in other brands
Nearest matches by CIEDE2000 color difference. Always compare physical samples: no two brands make an identical color.
- Valspar 4006-1A Silver Leaf Very close
- Behr N140-2 Chicago Fog Very close
- Farrow & Ball No. 205 Skylight Close
Guides with colors like North Star
Color guides on this site that use a shade very close to this paint.
Classic House Color Combinations: Four Exterior Schemes
Blue Gray Color Scheme for a Bedroom
Exterior Paint and Trim Color Combinations: Light and Dark Trim
Dark Blue House Exterior: Navy Walls With Trim and Door Colors
Dark Grey Paint Colors for Bedroom
Paint Colors for a Small Living Room with Brown Furniture
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FAQ
What is the HEX code of North Star?
North Star (Sherwin-Williams SW 6246) is shown here as #CAD0D2 (RGB 202, 208, 210). Screens and printed samples differ, so always test a sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of North Star?
About 62.3 on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white), calculated from the HEX value. A figure published by the paint maker can differ by a point or two.
Is North Star a warm or a cool color?
It is neutral. It has a very slight blue undertone, so it reads as a neutral in most rooms and only shows its lean next to a true white.
What are the closest colors to North Star from other brands?
The nearest matches in our data are Behr N140-2 Chicago Fog; Farrow & Ball No. 205 Skylight; Valspar 4006-1A Silver Leaf. Matches are approximate: compare physical samples before you buy.
Color values come from the open colornerd dataset by James Pederson (MIT license). LRV, undertone and light simulations are calculated from the HEX value. Brand and color names belong to their owners; Light & Pigment is not affiliated with any paint brand.