Counting Stars 282 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8F1CF, estimated LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moonbeam from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F8F1CF · 282
Counting Stars
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Counting Stars Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8F1CF
RGB248, 241, 207
Estimated LRV83.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Moonbeam
Kilz
#F8F1CE
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Perky Tint
Vista Paint
#F8F1D0
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Lightning White
Behr
#F8F0CE
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Yellow Bliss
Valspar
#F7F0CC
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Candlelight Yellow
PPG
#F9F2D2
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Perky Tint
Hirshfield's
#FBF4D3
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Cotton Cloth
Dunn-Edwards
#FAF4D4
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Air .04
Colorhouse
#FFF5D1
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Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams
#F3EAC6
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Eco Ivory
Dutch Boy
#F3EAC6
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Oyster White
RAL
#EEEACD
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Colors That Work With Counting Stars
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Counting Stars
#F8F1CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9C76B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Counting Stars
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Counting Stars 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
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Counting Stars — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Counting Stars have?
Counting Stars by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Counting Stars from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Counting Stars are Moonbeam by Kilz (a close digital match), Perky Tint by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Yuma Sand by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Counting Stars'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 Counting Stars?
Counting Stars has a estimated lightness value of 83.4, 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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