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.
@anabakowski
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.
@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.
Shaker-style cabinets painted in First Star anchor this bright kitchen.
@creekside.designs
Island cabinetry in First Star pairs beautifully with white subway tile.
@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.
Accent wall in First Star creates depth without overwhelming the space.
@upstate_painting
