Starry Woods 5005-5C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A4BEAD, LRV 48 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Appalachian Trail from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A4BEAD · 5005-5C
Starry Woods
48%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Starry Woods Technical Profile
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Starry Woods in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Starry Woods in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparStarry Woods
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAppalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Country Faire
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Spring Reflection
Behr
Nearly identical
Kind Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Jade
PPG
Nearly identical
Reeds
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Plunge
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cottage Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bleached Cypress
Kilz
Very similar
Green Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Starry Woods
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Starry Woods
#A4BEAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Starry Woods
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Starry Woods 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 Starry Woods.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Starry Woods — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Starry Woods have?
Starry Woods by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Starry Woods in your own space before committing.
What colors match Starry Woods from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Starry Woods are Appalachian Trail by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Country Faire by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Spring Reflection by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Starry Woods'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 Starry Woods?
Starry Woods has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Starry Woods's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.