Pale Starlet HDC-CT-17 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E5DFDC, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hampshire Rocks from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5DFDC · HDC-CT-17
Pale Starlet
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Starlet Technical Profile
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Pale Starlet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Starlet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPale Starlet
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHampshire Rocks
Hampshire Rocks
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clytemnestra
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Clytemnestra
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Heatherbelle
PPG
Nearly identical
Original White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
White Wool
Valspar
Nearly identical
Collector'S White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Strong White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Snow Peak
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pebble Shores
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Starlet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Starlet
#E5DFDC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Starlet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Starlet Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Pale Starlet.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Starlet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Starlet have?
Pale Starlet by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Starlet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Starlet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Starlet are Hampshire Rocks by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Clytemnestra by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Clytemnestra by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Starlet's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pale Starlet?
Pale Starlet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Starlet's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.