Little Star reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 82 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #F0EAD9 · 116-1DB
Little Star
82%LRV Value
Little Star Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Little Star (116-1DB)? It's a very light warm orange — hex #F0EAD9, LRV 82. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Little Star is PPG Ivory Tower — a near-identical match on the wall, with Behr Coastal Beige and Sherwin-Williams Restful White also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 82, Little Star reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Little Star
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Ivory Tower
PPG
Nearly identical
Coastal Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Restful White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Quartz
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Quartz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Polished Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Delicate Ballerina
Kilz
Nearly identical
Navajo White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Little Star
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Little Star
#F0EAD9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Little Star
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Little 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Little Star.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Little Star — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Little Star from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Little Star are Ivory Tower by PPG (a near-identical match), Coastal Beige by Behr (a near-identical match), Restful White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Little Star's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Little Star?
Little Star has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.4, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Little Star depends on the room. Here's how to choose.