December Starlight 7003-7 is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F3F0E2, LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mother Of Pearl from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3F0E2 · 7003-7
December Starlight
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
December Starlight Technical Profile
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December Starlight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to December Starlight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDecember Starlight
Nearly identical
PPGMother Of Pearl
Mother Of Pearl
PPG
Nearly identical
Ivory Turret
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Daydreaming
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Polished Marble
Behr
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Rapture's Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brightened Cream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Roman Column
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pointing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Swiss Coffee
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Nearly identical
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample December Starlight in your own space before committing.
What colors match December Starlight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to December Starlight are Mother Of Pearl by PPG (a near-identical match), Ivory Turret by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rapture’s Light by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting December Starlight'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 December Starlight?
December Starlight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.9, 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.
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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.