First Star
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
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.
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.
Walls in First Star provide a serene backdrop for layered living room furnishings.
@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.
Bedroom walls in First Star create a peaceful, restful sleeping sanctuary.
@getshelfhelp
Soft First Star throughout the bedroom promotes calm and tranquility for rest.
@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.
Bathroom walls in First Star offer a spa-like ambiance with gentle sophistication.
@charbonneauinteriors
Moisture-resistant First Star on bathroom walls maintains its depth and beauty perfectly.
@anabakowski
Tile and trim work against First Star walls establish a clean, refined bathroom aesthetic.
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Bathroom vanity surrounded by First Star walls creates an unexpectedly elegant grooming space.
@modernfarmhouse_nat
Mirror and fixtures gleam against First Star walls in this minimalist bathroom design.
@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.
Painted kitchen walls glow in a soft First Star blue-gray tone.
@modernfarmhouse_nat
Cabinets and walls coordinate in First Star for cohesive kitchen design.
@upstate_painting
Open shelving and walls showcase First Star's versatile neutral-blue character.
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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.
Shaker-style cabinets painted in First Star anchor this bright kitchen.
@creekside.designs
Island cabinetry in First Star pairs beautifully with white subway tile.
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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.
Accent wall in First Star creates depth without overwhelming the space.
@upstate_painting
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 86 vs 69, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
First Star reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 40), opening up a space where Ellie Gray encloses it.
First Star reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 4), opening up a space where Deep Forest Brown encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 86 vs 69, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 69 vs 69), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 72 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 71 vs 69), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lunar Lite reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 72 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (73 vs 69) makes Snowfall the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 69 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (69 vs 66) makes First Star the marginally brighter of the two.
Nebulous White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (75 vs 69) makes Ghosted the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 69 vs 7, First Star is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 69 vs 69), so neither reads brighter in a room.
First Star reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
First Star reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.
At LRV 69 vs 3, First Star is decisively the brighter choice.
Lavender Wisp reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 69), opening up a space where First Star encloses it.
At LRV 69 vs 6, First Star is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Natural White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 69), opening up a space where First Star encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 69 vs 69), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
First Star reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 45), opening up a space where Allegory encloses it.
First Star reads slightly lighter (LRV 69 vs 63), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 69 vs 37, First Star is decisively the brighter choice.
First Star reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 40), opening up a space where Ellie Gray encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (69 vs 63) makes First Star the marginally brighter of the two.