Sherwin-Williams First Star (SW 7646) records 69.33% LRV and 86.8 L*_HK lightness (#DAD9D4, RGB 218/217/212). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=86.64, a*=-0.55, b*=2.58, C*=2.64, h°=102°) place SW 7646 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for First Star (SW 7646) are Behr Silver Tradition (ICC-23, ΔE=0.79) and Benjamin Moore Shoreline (1471, ΔE=0.23).
Sherwin-Williams First Star (SW 7646, #DAD9D4) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | First Star (SW 7646) | #DAD9D4 | 69.33% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Silver Tradition (ICC-23) | #D9D9D3 | 69% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.79 (98.3%) |
| Behr #2 | Seagull Gray (N360-1) | #D9D9D2 | 69% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.20 (97.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Shoreline (1471) | #D9D8D3 | 68.61% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.23 (99.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Whisper (CSP-500) | #D5D5D0 | 66.33% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.10 (97.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.79 match for SW 7646: Silver Tradition (ICC-23) delivers identical 69% reflectance to SW 7646 with +0.5 higher C*=3.14 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.2 equivalent for SW 7646: Seagull Gray (N360-1) delivers identical 69% reflectance to SW 7646 with +1.02 higher C*=3.66 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.43 equivalent for SW 7646: Statuesque (MQ3-23) delivers +4.7 LRV points lighter than First Star (SW 7646) with matched C*=3.13 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.23 match for SW 7646: Shoreline (1471) delivers identical 68.61% reflectance to SW 7646 with matched C*=2.64 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.1 equivalent for SW 7646: Whisper (CSP-500) delivers -3 LRV points deeper than First Star (SW 7646) with matched C*=2.63 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.28 equivalent for SW 7646: Silver Bells (1458) delivers identical 69.7% reflectance to SW 7646 with matched C*=2.35 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for First Star (#DAD9D4, LRV 69.33%).
First Star (SW 7646, b*=2.58) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7646 (#DAD9D4)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7646 (2700K shifts to #F9D2B4)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams First Star (SW 7646) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 7646 (First Star) reflects 69.33% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams First Star (SW 7646) registers J'=88.5, a'=-1.17, and b'=1.97 with HSL (50°, 7%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.8 L*_HK. Because SW 7646 carries a*=-0.55 red-green and b*=2.58 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.64, First Star projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7646 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, First Star (SW 7646) holds its native #E2D8CB swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7646 adapts to #E8D6C2; at 3500K halogen, First Star transitions to #EED5BC; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7646 warms to #F4D3B7; and under 2700K evening bulbs, First Star (SW 7646) settles at #F9D2B4.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams First Star (SW 7646, #DAD9D4), Behr Silver Tradition (ICC-23, #D9D9D3, LRV 69%) scores ΔE2000=0.79 and CAM16=0.65, followed by Seagull Gray (N360-1, ΔE=1.2). In Benjamin Moore, Shoreline (1471, #D9D8D3, LRV 68.61%) achieves ΔE2000=0.23 ahead of Whisper (CSP-500, ΔE=1.1). Coordinate SW 7646 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Pure White (SW 7005) trim, Extra White (SW 7006) hallways, and Ellie Gray (SW 7650) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams First Star.
Sherwin-Williams First Star (SW 7646) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 69.33% (#DAD9D4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.8 L*_HK.
At 69.33% reflectance, First Star (SW 7646) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=86.64) to hold its #DAD9D4 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=86.64, a*=-0.55, b*=2.58) classifies Sherwin-Williams First Star (SW 7646) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=2.64 chroma and h°=102° hue.
Pair First Star (SW 7646) with North & East Windows for SW 7646 (69.33% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7646 (#DAD9D4). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7646 shifts from #DAD9D4 toward #F9D2B4.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams First Star (SW 7646, #DAD9D4) are Behr Silver Tradition (ICC-23, #D9D9D3) at ΔE2000=0.79 and Benjamin Moore Shoreline (1471, #D9D8D3) at ΔE2000=0.23.
Both ICC-23 and 1471 matches are verified against First Star (SW 7646) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams First Star (SW 7646, LRV 69.33%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005, #EDECE6, LRV 83.77%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Pure White (SW 7005) with First Star (SW 7646) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.