Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246) records 62.27% LRV and 83.3 L*_HK lightness (#CAD0D2, RGB 202/208/210). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.08, a*=-1.67, b*=-1.7, C*=2.38, h°=225.5°) place SW 6246 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for North Star (SW 6246) are Behr Absolute Zero (N490-1, ΔE=1.08) and Benjamin Moore Early Frost (CSP-590, ΔE=0.92).
Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246, #CAD0D2) 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) | North Star (SW 6246) | #CAD0D2 | 62.27% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Absolute Zero (N490-1) | #CBD3D5 | 64% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.08 (97.7%) |
| Behr #2 | Silver Shadow (N510-1) | #CFD2D3 | 64% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 1.50 (96.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Early Frost (CSP-590) | #C9CED1 | 61.11% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.92 (98.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Whitestone (2134-60) | #C9CECE | 60.98% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.14 (97.6%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.08 equivalent for SW 6246: Absolute Zero (N490-1) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than North Star (SW 6246) with +0.65 higher C*=3.03 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.5 equivalent for SW 6246: Silver Shadow (N510-1) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than North Star (SW 6246) with -1.18 softer C*=1.2 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.53 equivalent for SW 6246: Manhattan Mist (760E-2) delivers identical 62% reflectance to SW 6246 with -1.3 softer C*=1.08 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.92 match for SW 6246: Early Frost (CSP-590) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than North Star (SW 6246) with matched C*=2.37 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.14 equivalent for SW 6246: Whitestone (2134-60) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than North Star (SW 6246) with -0.57 softer C*=1.81 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.26 equivalent for SW 6246: Pebble Beach (1597) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than North Star (SW 6246) with -0.57 softer C*=1.81 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for North Star (#CAD0D2, LRV 62.27%).
North Star (SW 6246, h°=225.5°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by North Star
2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6246 (4000K renders #D8CDC1)
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Code SW 6246 (North Star) reflects 62.27% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246) registers J'=85.2, a'=-3.70, and b'=-2.72 with HSL (195°, 8%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.3 L*_HK. Because SW 6246 carries a*=-1.67 red-green and b*=-1.7 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.38, North Star projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6246 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, North Star (SW 6246) holds its native #D1CFC9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6246 adapts to #D8CDC1; at 3500K halogen, North Star transitions to #DDCCBB; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6246 warms to #E3CAB6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, North Star (SW 6246) settles at #E8C9B2.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246, #CAD0D2), Behr Absolute Zero (N490-1, #CBD3D5, LRV 64%) scores ΔE2000=1.08 and CAM16=1.2, followed by Silver Shadow (N510-1, ΔE=1.5). In Benjamin Moore, Early Frost (CSP-590, #C9CED1, LRV 61.11%) achieves ΔE2000=0.92 ahead of Whitestone (2134-60, ΔE=1.14). Coordinate SW 6246 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Alabaster (SW 7008) trim, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) hallways, and Roman Column (SW 7562) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams North Star.
Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 62.27% (#CAD0D2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.3 L*_HK.
At 62.27% reflectance, North Star (SW 6246) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.08) to hold its #CAD0D2 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.08, a*=-1.67, b*=-1.7) classifies Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=2.38 chroma and h°=225.5° hue.
Pair North Star (SW 6246) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6246 (62.27% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by North Star. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6246 shifts from #CAD0D2 toward #E8C9B2.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246, #CAD0D2) are Behr Absolute Zero (N490-1, #CBD3D5) at ΔE2000=1.08 and Benjamin Moore Early Frost (CSP-590, #C9CED1) at ΔE2000=0.92.
Both N490-1 and CSP-590 matches are verified against North Star (SW 6246) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246, LRV 62.27%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
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