Ref. #CECAD3 · 4002-3B
Stardust Evening
60%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Stardust Evening Technical Profile
What color is Stardust Evening? It's a light warm gray with the hex code #CECAD3. Colors similar to Stardust Evening include PPG Silver Chalice, Benjamin Moore Winter Gray, Vista Paint Shy Violet. Stardust Evening has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 60, Stardust Evening sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Stardust Evening pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Stardust Evening
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stardust Evening
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stardust Evening
#CECAD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AB85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stardust Evening
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stardust Evening 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 Stardust Evening.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Stardust Evening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stardust Evening have?
Stardust Evening by Valspar has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Stardust Evening from other brands?
The closest matches are Silver Chalice by PPG (#CDC8D2), Winter Gray by Benjamin Moore (#D1CED7), Shy Violet by Vista Paint (#D0CAD4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Stardust Evening?
Stardust Evening has an LRV of 60.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Stardust Evening's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.