Sherwin-Williams • 7646

First Star

Name: Sherwin-Williams First Star 7646
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, First Star remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 22 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#DAD9D4

LRV

69.48

Light Reflectance Value

69.48

light

Temperatureneutral

SaturationBright

Collection

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First Star's Color Strip

First Star is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Eider White and Big Chill. The strip spans from High Reflective White at the lightest end to Big Chill at the deepest. Browsing strip 256 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

C1High Reflective White C2Snowbound C3Toque White C4Incredible White C5Eider White C6First Star

C7Big Chill

First Star in Real Rooms

First Star has a high LRV of 69.48 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, kitchen cabinets and misc.

9 Living Room Photos

There is a specific "glow" that First Star takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Sherwin Williams First Star Living Room 1

@ourstonewoodestate

2 Bedroom Photos

There's a rhythmic quality to First Star in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.

Sw First Star Bedroom

@getshelfhelp

Sherwin Williams First Star Bedroom

@getshelfhelp

5 Bathroom Photos

In the bathroom, First Star brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.

First Star Bathroom 1

@charbonneauinteriors

First Star Bathroom 2

@anabakowski

Sw 7646 Bathroom

@anabakowski

First Star Wall Paint

@modernfarmhouse_nat

SW First Star bathroom review

@upstate_painting

3 Kitchen Photos

First Star in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.

First Star Kitchen

@modernfarmhouse_nat

SW First Star kitchen paint review

@upstate_painting

SW First Star kitchen color review

@upstate_painting

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

First Star on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

First Star Kitchen Cabinets

@creekside.designs

Sherwin Williams First Star Kitchen Cabinets

@creekside.designs

1 Misc Photo

See how First Star is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.