ColorplanBenjamin Moore Starfish (110) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 42. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Fowler Pink (No.39). For trim, try Blanched Coral (886).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 42.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DEA173 |
| RGB | 222, 161, 115 |
| HSL | 26°, 62%, 66% |
About Starfish
Starfish (110) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 42, Starfish has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Starfish'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. Next to Soft Pumpkin (2166-40), it's cooler and more muted.
How Starfish changes with the light
Starfish has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Starfish's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Starfish 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 Starfish can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Starfish will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Starfish in real homes
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Starfish 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
Closest available · ΔE 6.5
Also close: Rose Tan (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.4
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 11.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Starfish questions
What undertone does Starfish have?
Starfish has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Starfish's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Starfish a light or dark color?
Starfish has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Starfish has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Starfish in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Persimmon SW 6339 (closest available, ΔE 6.5); Farrow & Ball: Fowler Pink No.39 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 7.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Starfish?
Try Blanched Coral (886) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Starfish's undertone.
Where does Starfish work best?
Starfish works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 42, Starfish has visible color without darkening a room much.
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