Sherwin Williams

North Star

SW 6246

North Star is a cool muted blue with gray undertones and an LRV of 62, placing it in the upper-mid-light range where it reads as a quiet, recessive blue-gray. It works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, and north-facing living spaces where a cool but not cold atmosphere is desired. The gray undertone keeps it from reading overtly blue under most lighting conditions.

North Star pairs cleanly with Sherwin-Williams Extra White for crisp trim, Agreeable Gray in transitional hallways, Naval as a deeper accent, and Alabaster on ceilings for gentle contrast.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6246

Collection

Living Well (Focus), Gallery Series

North Star in Real Homes (18 Photos)

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North Star in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams North Star under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams North Star under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

195°

Cyan Family

Lightness

81%

Light

Saturation

8%

Very Muted

LRV

62.0
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Color Position
Saturation →
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Color Codes

HEX
#CAD0D2
RGB Decimal
202, 208, 210
RGB Percent
79.2%, 81.6%, 82.4%
HSL
195.0, 8.2%, 80.8%
HSV
195.0, 3.8%, 82.4%
CMYK
3.8%, 1.0%, 0.0%, 17.6%
YIQ
206.4, -4.2, -0.6
XYZ
58.55, 62.32, 69.92
CIE Lab
83.08, -1.66, -1.71
CIE Luv
83.08, -3.45, -2.31
Hunter Lab
78.94, -1.61, -1.68
Decimal
13291730

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