How popular is North Star?
Searches per month · USAbout 2,900 searches a month in the USAbout the same on the previous 12 months.
- #185 most-searched paint color in the US
- #110 most-searched Sherwin-Williams color
- #59 most-searched gray in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams North Star” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About North Star
North Star is a elegant, light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 62 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
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The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as North Star, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- North Star
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 6246
- Hex
- #CAD0D2
- RGB
- 202, 208, 210
- HSL
- 195, 8%, 81%
- CMYK
- 4, 1, 0, 18Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 83.1, -1.7, -1.7
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-north-star
- LRV
- 62 (Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.