Starfish 1069-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E5BCA5, estimated 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.
PPG · #E5BCA5 · 1069-3
Starfish
55%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Starfish Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5BCA5
RGB229, 188, 165
Estimated LRV55.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Starfish
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Amber Cast
Dutch Boy
#E5BBA3
Close digital match
Warming Peach
Sherwin-Williams
#E4B9A2
Close digital match
Fabulous Fawn
Behr
#E9C0A9
Close digital match
Crushed Shell
Kilz
#E6BEA5
Close digital match
Seasonal Beige
Dunn-Edwards
#E6B99F
Close digital match
Cinnamon N Spice
Benjamin Moore
#DFB69E
Close digital match
Weekend Retreat
Hirshfield's
#E9C2AD
Close digital match
Wasaga Beach
Vista Paint
#E6BBA8
Close digital match
Shy Time
Valspar
#DFB8A7
Similar digital color
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
#DFC2AF
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Colors That Work With Starfish
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Starfish from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Starfish are Amber Cast by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Coral Dreams by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Warming Peach by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Starfish's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.