Starfish 1069-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E5BCA5, LRV 55 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amber Cast from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5BCA5 · 1069-3
Starfish
55%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Starfish Technical Profile
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Starfish in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Starfish in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGStarfish
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAmber Cast
Amber Cast
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Warming Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fabulous Fawn
Behr
Nearly identical
Crushed Shell
Kilz
Nearly identical
Seasonal Beige
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cinnamon N Spice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Weekend Retreat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wasaga Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shy Time
Valspar
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Starfish
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Starfish
#E5BCA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBB177
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Starfish
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Starfish 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Starfish.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Starfish — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Starfish have?
Starfish by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Starfish in your own space before committing.
What colors match Starfish from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Starfish are Amber Cast by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Coral Dreams by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Warming Peach by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Starfish'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 Starfish?
Starfish has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Starfish's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.