ColorplanBenjamin Moore Counting Stars (282) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 87. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) and Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012). For trim, try Pale Straw (2021-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 86.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F7F0CE |
| RGB | 247, 240, 206 |
| HSL | 50°, 72%, 89% |
About Counting Stars
Counting Stars (282) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 87, Counting Stars reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Counting Stars's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to North Star (288); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Counting Stars changes with the light
Counting Stars is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Counting Stars's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Counting Stars will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Counting Stars can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Counting Stars will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Counting Stars in real homes
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Counting Stars equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Counting Stars questions
What undertone does Counting Stars have?
Counting Stars has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Counting Stars's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Counting Stars a light or dark color?
Counting Stars has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 86.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 87, Counting Stars reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Counting Stars in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Navajo White 22 (closest available, ΔE 5.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Counting Stars?
Try Pale Straw (2021-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Counting Stars's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Counting Stars work best?
Counting Stars works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 87, Counting Stars reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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