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Sherwin-Williams North Star
SW 6246 · #CAD0D2 · LRV 62.3
Compare with other brands: HGTV Home North Star is a 100% matchNorth Star (SW 6246) is a light cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 62.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams North Star (100% match).
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LRV
62.3 · Light
Undertone
Blue-green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
SW 6246
HEX
#CAD0D2
RGB
202, 208, 210
HSL
195°, 8%, 81%
Family
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North Star FAQ
What undertone does North Star have?
North Star is a light cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. 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 62.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.
What is the closest match to North Star in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: North Star (HGSW6246), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Early Frost (CSP-590), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Salina Springs (DEC794), 98%; Valspar: Highlights (8006-8A), 98%; Behr: Absolute Zero (N490-1), 98%; PPG: Sky Splash (PPG1037-2), 97%; Glidden: Ghost Whisperer (PPG1039-1), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Skylight (No. 205), 96%. 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 (SW 6246) is #CAD0D2, RGB 202, 208, 210. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.