Northern Star 610C-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DAECFC, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cloudless from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAECFC · 610C-1
Northern Star
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Northern Star Technical Profile
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Northern Star in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Northern Star in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNorthern Star
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCloudless
Cloudless
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dewdrop
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Satin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Ice Age
PPG
Very similar
Brush Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Elegant Lace
Kilz
Very similar
Brush Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bonefish
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Northern Star
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Northern Star
#DAECFC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6568CD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Northern Star
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Northern Star Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Northern Star.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Northern Star — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northern Star have?
Northern Star by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Northern Star in your own space before committing.
What colors match Northern Star from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Star are Cloudless by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Dewdrop by Valspar (a near-identical match), White Satin by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Northern Star's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Northern Star?
Northern Star has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Northern Star's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.