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Benjamin Moore North Star

288 · #F4EDCC · LRV 84.2

Compare with other brands: Glidden Silk Sails is a 99% match

North Star (288) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 84.2 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Silk Sails (99% match).

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LRV

84.2 · Very light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

288

HEX

#F4EDCC

RGB

244, 237, 204

HSL

50°, 65%, 88%

Family

Yellows

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North Star FAQ

What undertone does North Star have?

North Star has no strong undertone: it reads as a light yellow. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of North Star?

North Star has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 84.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to North Star in other brands?

Glidden: Silk Sails (PPG1206-2), 99%; PPG: Minimal (PPG1107-1), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Natural Light (DE5505), 97%; Behr: May Apple (P350-2), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Daybreak (SW 6700), 96%; Valspar: Desert Flower (6008-5A), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pineapple Cream (HGSW1668), 93%; Farrow & Ball: New White (No. 59), 89%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of North Star?

The HEX code of North Star (288) is #F4EDCC, RGB 244, 237, 204. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.