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Sherwin Williams North Star (SW 6246) Paint Color


Color Name: North Star (SW 6246)
Hex Color Code: #CAD0D2
RGB Color Code: RGB(202, 208, 210)
CMYK Values*: 3.8%, 1.0%, 0.0%, 17.6%
Color Family (Hue): Blue Blue Gray





About North Star (SW 6246) color - its meaning and example


What color is North Star (SW 6246)?

North Star (SW 6246) color belongs to the Blue Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for North Star (SW 6246) is #CAD0D2, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 208, 210).

In the RGB color model, North Star (SW 6246) has a red value of 202, a green value of 208, and a blue value of 210. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.8% cyan, 1.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 17.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195° (degrees), 8.2 % saturation, and 80.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, North Star (SW 6246) has a hue of 195° (degrees), 3.8 % saturation and 82.4 % brightness/value.


North Star (SW 6246) is cool or warm?

The color North Star (SW 6246) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of North Star (SW 6246)?

North Star (SW 6246) has an LRV of nearly 62. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

North Star (SW 6246)

Light Color


Compare LRV 62 of North Star (SW 6246) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 62 puts Sherwin Williams North Star (SW 6246) paint color in the lighter category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


North Star (SW 6246) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 208, 210)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
208 (81.6%)
Blue
210 (82.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.81%
Magenta
0.95%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
17.65%

HSL

HSL(195deg, 8.2 %, 80.8 %)

Hue
195°
Saturation
8.16 %.
Lightness
80.78 %.

RYB

RYB(18, 40, 35)
Red
18 (7.0%)
Yellow
40 (15.8%)
Blue
35 (13.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
195°
Saturation
3.81 %.
Brightness / Value
82.35 %.

HWB

H: 195°

W: 79.22 %

B: 17.65 %

XYZ

X : 58.55

Y : 62.32

Z : 69.92

YXY

Y1 : 62.32

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 18.43%

Y : 17.65%


LRV

~ 62.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.7BG 8.2/0.5

CIE-Lab

L : 83.08

A : -1.66

B : -1.71

CIE-Lch

L : 83.08

C : 2.38

H : 225.83

CIE-Luv

L : 83.08

U : -3.45

V : -2.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 78.94

A : -5.77

B : 2.75






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to North Star (SW 6246) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to North Star (SW 6246) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#D3D3D3
Light Gray
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#DCDCDC
Gainsboro
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


North Star (SW 6246) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of North Star (SW 6246) to Pantone PMS


#D0D3D4
PANTONE 427 C
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#C1C6C8
PANTONE 428 C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#D4D5D4
PANTONE 10101 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#C7C9C7
PANTONE 420 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)


RAL Design


North Star (SW 6246) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of North Star (SW 6246) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


North Star (SW 6246) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of North Star (SW 6246) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


North Star (SW 6246) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of North Star (SW 6246) to British Standard 4800


#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


RAL Classic


North Star (SW 6246) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of North Star (SW 6246) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to North Star (SW 6246) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to North Star (SW 6246) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


North Star (SW 6246) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of North Star (SW 6246) to Benjamin Moore


#C9CECE
Whitestone (2134-60)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
#C8CDCD
Pebble Beach (1597)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#CFD4D7
Lavender Wash (CSP-515)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#C6CBCC
Pelican Gray (1612)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


North Star (SW 6246) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of North Star (SW 6246) to Sherwin Williams


#CDD2D2
Misty (SW 6232)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#C9CCCD
Evening Shadow (SW 7662)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#C6CACA
Gray Screen (SW 7071)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#D4D8D7
Olympus White (SW 6253)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


Valspar


North Star (SW 6246) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of North Star (SW 6246) to Valspar


#CACECE
Silver Leaf (4006-1A)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#CCCECC
Bay Waves (4008-1A)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#D1D3D1
Morning Lake (7004-21)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C3C6C7
Gravity (4005-1B)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)





Behr


North Star (SW 6246) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of North Star (SW 6246) to Behr


#CFD2D3
Silver Shadow (N510-1)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#CBCECD
Loft Space (N500-2)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#D0D2D1
Double Click (N530-2)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#C3C8C7
Zero Gravity (N450-2)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


North Star (SW 6246) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of North Star (SW 6246) to PPG Paints


#D0D3D3
Elemental (PPG1011-2)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#BFC4C5
Train (PPG0993-2)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#D9DCDD
Spring Thaw (PPG1013-2)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#C4C7C4
Solitary State (PPG1009-3)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


North Star (SW 6246) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of North Star (SW 6246) to Dunn-Edwards


#D5D7D9
December Sky (DE 6352)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#D3D3D2
Silver Spoon (DE 6366)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#D8DADB
Silver Setting (DE 6359)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#C0C3C4
Foil (DE 6360)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams North Star (SW 6246) - #CAD0D2 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams North Star (SW 6246) - #CAD0D2 Color Images and Patterns


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#CAD0D2
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#96AAB0
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#A6B2B5
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