Ref. #D6D9DE · 6540
Starry Night
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Starry Night Technical Profile
What color is Starry Night? It's a light cool off-white with the hex code #D6D9DE. Colors similar to Starry Night include Dunn-Edwards Sparkling Frost, PPG Cumberland Fog, Valspar Statuary. Starry Night has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Starry Night sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a cool neutral, Starry Night pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Starry Night
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the off-white color family.
What colors match Starry Night from other brands?
The closest matches are Sparkling Frost by Dunn-Edwards (#D2D5DA), Cumberland Fog by PPG (#DADBDF), Statuary by Valspar (#D5D6DA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Starry Night?
Starry Night has an LRV of 69.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.