Rising Star 4002-7A is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DCDDE4, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rare Orchid from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCDDE4 · 4002-7A
Rising Star
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rising Star Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Rising Star in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rising Star in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRising Star
Nearly identical
PPGRare Orchid
Rare Orchid
PPG
Nearly identical
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Arctic Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Frosty Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet Flower
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sweet Flower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Will O The Wisp
Behr
Nearly identical
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wind Chime
Kilz
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rising Star
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rising Star
#DCDDE4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9485AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rising Star
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rising 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Rising Star.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rising Star — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rising Star have?
Rising Star by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rising Star in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rising Star from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rising Star are Rare Orchid by PPG (a near-identical match), Violet Dusk by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Arctic Violet by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rising Star'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 Rising Star?
Rising Star has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.5, 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.
Explore More with Rising Star
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 Rising Star's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.