North Star 288 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F5EECD, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #F5EECD · 288
North Star
81%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
North Star Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5EECD
RGB245, 238, 205
Estimated LRV81.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Annabel
Vista Paint
#F4EDCD
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Silk Sails
PPG
#F6EECD
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Lightning White
Behr
#F8F0CE
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Annabel
Hirshfield's
#F7EFCF
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Desert Flower
Valspar
#F2EBCB
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Moonbeam
Kilz
#F8F1CE
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Summer Pear
Dunn-Edwards
#F5F0D1
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Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams
#F3EAC6
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Eco Ivory
Dutch Boy
#F3EAC6
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Oyster White
RAL
#EEEACD
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Air .04
Colorhouse
#FFF5D1
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Colors That Work With North Star
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match North Star from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to North Star are Annabel by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Silk Sails by PPG (a close digital match), Perky Tint by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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