ColorplanBenjamin Moore Stardust (2108-40) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 24. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dovetail (SW 7018) and Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back (No.40). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 24.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #918578 |
| RGB | 145, 133, 120 |
| HSL | 31°, 10%, 52% |
About Stardust
Stardust (2108-40) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 24, Stardust absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Stardust's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Revolutionary Storm (CW-155); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Stardust changes with the light
Stardust has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Stardust's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Stardust will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Stardust close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Stardust will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Stardust in real homes
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Stardust 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 3.7
Also close: Keystone Gray (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.4
Also close: Charleston Gray (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Studio Taupe (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Stardust questions
What undertone does Stardust have?
Stardust has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Stardust's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Stardust a light or dark color?
Stardust has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 24.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Stardust absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Stardust in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail SW 7018 (close, ΔE 3.7); Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back No.40 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Stardust?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Stardust's undertone.
Where does Stardust work best?
Stardust works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 24, Stardust absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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