Sherwin-Williams • 6246

North Star

Name: Sherwin-Williams North Star 6246
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

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

Light Reflectance Value

62.32

light

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

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.

C1North Star

C2Krypton C3Jubilee C4Let it Rain C5Storm Cloud C6Granite Peak C7Outerspace

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 cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. 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.

SW North Star wall paint color

@herbertpainting

Light blue walls Sherwin Williams North Star SW 6246

@buccipaint

Light blue hall color Sherwin Williams North Star

@buccipaint

Light blue room Sherwin Williams North Star

@a_rollins_home

Light cold grey walls Sherwin Williams North Star review

@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.

Light blue office room North Star SW 6246

@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.

SW North Star living room interior

@ivory.lace.farmhouse

Sherwin Williams North Star living room interior

@ivory.lace.farmhouse

Sherwin Williams North Star living room color review

@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.

SW North Star bedroom paint

@gonecountrypainting

Blue bedroom interior Sherwin Williams North Star

@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.