Falling Star 351 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F9F4C6, LRV 85 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Gleam from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9F4C6 · 351
Falling Star
85%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Falling Star Technical Profile
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Falling Star in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Falling Star in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFalling Star
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGold Gleam
Gold Gleam
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Moon Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Fine Linen
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
August Moon
PPG
Nearly identical
Banana Custard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Taffy
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lime Kiss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sprout .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Spring Onion
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Falling Star
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Falling Star
#F9F4C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3CB67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Falling Star
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Falling Star 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Falling Star.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Falling Star — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Falling Star have?
Falling Star by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Falling Star in your own space before committing.
What colors match Falling Star from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Falling Star are Gold Gleam by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sunshiny by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Moon Mist by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Falling Star'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 Falling Star?
Falling Star has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.8, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Falling Star's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.