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Shooting Star
58%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Shooting Star Technical Profile
What color is Shooting Star? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FFB79B. Colors similar to Shooting Star include Vista Paint Shooting Star, Vista Paint Orange Nectar, Behr Gumdrops. Shooting Star has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Shooting Star sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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. 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.
Colors Similar to Shooting Star
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shooting Star
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shooting Star
#FFB79B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6BB5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shooting Star
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shooting 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Shooting 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.
Shooting Star — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shooting Star have?
Shooting Star by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Shooting Star from other brands?
The closest matches are Shooting Star by Vista Paint (#FFB79A), Orange Nectar by Vista Paint (#FFBB9D), Gumdrops by Behr (#FFBDA3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Shooting Star?
Shooting Star has an LRV of 57.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shooting Star's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.