Desert Star DEW314 is a off-white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9F0E1, estimated LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Arizona White from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #F9F0E1 · DEW314
Desert Star
88%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Desert Star Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9F0E1
RGB249, 240, 225
Estimated LRV87.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Arizona White
PPG
#F9F0E1
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Angel Food
Behr
#FBF2E3
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Woodland Snow
Benjamin Moore
#F8F0E2
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Apricot Blush
Vista Paint
#F6EEE0
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Whiskers
Hirshfield's
#FCF3E5
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Mayo
Kilz
#F7EFDF
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Halogen
Valspar
#F8EFE2
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Paperwhite
Sherwin-Williams
#F7EFDE
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Pointing
Farrow & Ball
#F7F1E3
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Aged Marble
Dutch Boy
#F6F0E2
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Cream
RAL
#FAF4E3
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Colors That Work With Desert Star
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Star
#F9F0E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C270
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Star
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert 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
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Desert Star — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Star have?
Desert Star by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Desert Star from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Star are Arizona White by PPG (a close digital match), Angel Food by Behr (a close digital match), Fine Porcelain by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert 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 Desert Star?
Desert Star has a estimated lightness value of 87.9, 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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