North Star
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, North 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 12 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#CAD0D2
LRV
62.32
North Star's Color Strip
North Star is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Color strip 225 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
North Star in Real Rooms
North Star has a high LRV of 62.32 — 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, home office, living room, bedroom and bathroom.
5 Misc Photos
North Star shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Wall color in North Star establishes a cool, calming baseline.
@herbertpainting
Light blue walls in North Star create an airy, sophisticated mood.
@buccipaint
Hall walls painted North Star bathe the space in soft, cool light.
@buccipaint
Cool blue walls in North Star enhance the room's spacious feel.
@a_rollins_home
Cold grey walls in North Star deliver understated elegance.
@connollyln
1 Home Office Photo
North Star in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
Office walls in North Star promote focus in a serene environment.
@debbie.l.redick
3 Living Room Photos
The beauty of North Star in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
A living room painted North Star feels open and tranquil.
@ivory.lace.farmhouse
Living room walls in North Star establish a serene backdrop.
@ivory.lace.farmhouse
Walls in North Star create a restful retreat within the home.
@ivory.lace.farmhouse
2 Bedroom Photos
To use North Star in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
Bedroom walls painted North Star encourage restful, peaceful sleep.
@gonecountrypainting
Bedroom walls in North Star cast the space in calming blue.
@connollyln
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between North Star and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Bathroom tile and walls in North Star evoke spa-like tranquility.
@total360interiors
