North Star 288 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F5EECD, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Annabel from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5EECD · 288
North Star
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
North Star Technical Profile
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North Star in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to North Star in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNorth Star
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAnnabel
Annabel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silk Sails
PPG
Nearly identical
Lightning White
Behr
Nearly identical
Annabel
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Desert Flower
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Kilz
Nearly identical
Summer Pear
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Eco Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Nearly identical
Air .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With North Star
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
North Star
#F5EECD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for North Star
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
North 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to North Star.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
North Star — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does North Star have?
North Star by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample North Star in your own space before committing.
What colors match North Star from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to North Star are Annabel by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Silk Sails by PPG (a near-identical match), Perky Tint by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting North 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 North Star?
North Star has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why North Star's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.