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December Starlight
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
December Starlight Technical Profile
What color is December Starlight? It's a very light warm yellow with the hex code #F3F0E2. Colors similar to December Starlight include PPG Mother Of Pearl, Vista Paint Ivory Turret, Vista Paint Rapture's Light. December Starlight has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 87, December Starlight 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 crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs December Starlight reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to December Starlight
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Mother Of Pearl
PPG
Nearly identical
Ivory Turret
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Vapor
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Trite White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Polished Marble
Behr
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Rapture's Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Roman Column
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With December Starlight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
December Starlight
#F3F0E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2B280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for December Starlight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
December Starlight 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to December Starlight.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
December Starlight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does December Starlight have?
December Starlight by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match December Starlight from other brands?
The closest matches are Mother Of Pearl by PPG (#F2EFE1), Ivory Turret by Vista Paint (#F5F2E4), Rapture's Light by Vista Paint (#F4F1E4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of December Starlight?
December Starlight has an LRV of 86.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 December Starlight's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.