North Star
SW 6246 · Sherwin-Williams
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LRV
62
Family
Gray
SW 6246
Color profile
Light value
62 · Light
Undertone
Cool cool, blue cast
Family
Gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Elevate your space with this light, airy blue. Its slate gray undertone gives it a cool calmness – great for bedrooms and bathrooms.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 62 Light · reflects plenty of light and keeps a room open
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around North StarThis colorNorth StarSherwin-Williams · SW 6246
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Tap any color to compareNorth Star vs Misty
62LRV64
#CAD0D2Hex#CDD2D2
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
North Star vs Evening Shadow
62LRV60
#CAD0D2Hex#C9CCCD
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
North Star vs Gray Screen
62LRV59
#CAD0D2Hex#C6CACA
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
North Star vs Lullaby
62LRV65
#CAD0D2Hex#CBD4D4
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, teal cast
North Star vs Mild Blue
62LRV65
#CAD0D2Hex#CBD5DB
GrayFamilyBlue
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
North Star vs Olympus White
62LRV68
#CAD0D2Hex#D4D8D7
GrayFamilyWhite
cool, blue castUndertonewarm neutral
North Star vs Windchill
62LRV68
#CAD0D2Hex#D5D8D7
GrayFamilyWhite
cool, blue castUndertonewarm neutral
North Star vs Hinting Blue
62LRV68
#CAD0D2Hex#CED9DD
GrayFamilyBlue
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
North Star vs Reflection
62LRV66
#CAD0D2Hex#D3D5D3
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonewarm neutral
North Star vs Dew Drop
62LRV70
#CAD0D2Hex#D4DCDC
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, teal cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareNorth Star vs Highlights
62LRV62
#CAD0D2Hex#C9D0D4
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Highlights is very close match compared with North Star.
North Star vs Absolute Zero
62LRV64
#CAD0D2Hex#CBD3D5
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Absolute Zero is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with North Star.
North Star vs Whitestone
62LRV61
#CAD0D2Hex#C9CECE
GrayFamilyWhite
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Whitestone is very close match · 2 points darker compared with North Star.
North Star vs Pebble Beach
62LRV60
#CAD0D2Hex#C8CDCD
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Pebble Beach is very close match · 2 points darker compared with North Star.
North Star vs Silver Leaf
62LRV61
#CAD0D2Hex#CACECE
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Silver Leaf is very close match · 1 points darker compared with North Star.
North Star vs Silver Shadow
62LRV64
#CAD0D2Hex#CFD2D3
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Silver Shadow is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with North Star.
North Star vs Ghost Whisperer
62LRV64
#CAD0D2Hex#CBD1D0
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, teal cast
Ghost Whisperer is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with North Star.
North Star vs Elemental
62LRV66
#CAD0D2Hex#D0D3D3
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Elemental is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with North Star.
North Star vs Skylight
62LRV61
#CAD0D2Hex#C9CFCD
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonewarm, teal cast
Skylight is very close match · warmer compared with North Star.
North Star vs Borrowed Light
62LRV69
#CAD0D2Hex#D1DADB
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Borrowed Light is close match · 6 points lighter compared with North Star.
North Star, answered
What is the LRV of North Star?
North Star (SW 6246) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 62, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the light range.
Is North Star a warm or cool color?
North Star has a cool undertone (cool, blue cast).
Can North Star be used outside?
Yes, North Star is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to North Star from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to North Star is Highlights (8006-8A) by Valspar, very close match.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6246
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