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North Star

62%LRV Value
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North Star 6246 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CAD0D2, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moonlit Walk from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

More about North Star

North Star is a light, cool blue-gray at LRV 62 — a soft gray with a clear blue whisper that keeps a room feeling fresh and serene. It's a gentle, airy choice for bedrooms and bathrooms where you want a hint of blue without committing to a real blue.

Its cool base reads slightly bluer in north light. It pairs with crisp whites and pale wood for a calm, modern feel. Benjamin Moore Early Frost is its near-identical match, with Behr Chicago Fog close behind.

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North Star Technical Profile

HEX Code#CAD0D2
RGB202, 208, 210
LRV62.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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 →

Sherwin-WilliamsNorth Star
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyMoonlit Walk

Moonlit Walk

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Early Frost

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Salina Springs

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Where there is Smoke

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Highlights

Valspar

Nearly identical

Quiet Rain

PPG

Nearly identical

Hush

Behr

Nearly identical

Sacred Spring

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Brushed Metal

Kilz

Very similar

Skylight

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Telegrey 4

RAL

Very similar

Wool .02

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

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

North Star

#CAD0D2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858FAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Early Frost

Complement

Angelica

North Star Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kale Green

Pop

Straightforward Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Needlepoint Navy

Pop

Reddish

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Fabulous Grape

Pop

Husky Orange

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

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Lattice

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Waterscape

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Mercurial

Sherwin-Williams · 9550

#D1CCC6

Frostwork

Sherwin-Williams · 59

#CBD0C2

Copen Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 68

#C2CCC4

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Veiled Spotlight

Dunn-Edwards · DE6324

#CFD5D7

Beigewood

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#978878

Stormy

PPG · 10-14

#B0BCC3

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Puritan Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-164

#98A09C

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

North Star — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does North Star have?
North Star by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Moonlit Walk by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Early Frost by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Salina Springs by Dunn-Edwards (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 62.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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