How popular is First Star?
Searches per month · USAbout 2,930 searches a month in the USDown 24% on the previous 12 months.
- #165 most-searched paint color in the US
- #96 most-searched Sherwin-Williams color
- #53 most-searched gray in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams First 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 First Star
First Star is a sophisticated, light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 69 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as First Star, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- First Star
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 7646
- Hex
- #DAD9D4
- RGB
- 218, 217, 212
- HSL
- 50, 7%, 84%
- CMYK
- 0, 0, 3, 15Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 86.6, -0.5, 2.6
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-first-star
- LRV
- 69 (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.