Starry Night 6540 is a off-white paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D6D9DE, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sparkling Frost from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6D9DE · 6540
Starry Night
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Starry Night Technical Profile
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Starry Night in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Starry Night in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsStarry Night
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSparkling Frost
Sparkling Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cumberland Fog
PPG
Nearly identical
Statuary
Valspar
Nearly identical
Romance in Bloom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Violet Sparkle
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mainsail
Behr
Nearly identical
Genesis
Kilz
Nearly identical
Foamy Water
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Desired Dawn
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Starry Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Starry Night
#D6D9DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Starry Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Starry Night 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Starry Night.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Starry Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Starry Night have?
Starry Night by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Starry Night in your own space before committing.
What colors match Starry Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Starry Night are Sparkling Frost by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cumberland Fog by PPG (a near-identical match), Statuary by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Starry Night'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 Starry Night?
Starry Night has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Starry Night's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.