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Dunn-Edwards Desert Star

DEW314 · #F9F0E1 · LRV 87.9

Compare with other brands: Behr Marshmallow Whip is a 99% match

Desert Star (DEW314) is a warm white from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 87.9 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Behr Marshmallow Whip (99% match).

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LRV

87.9 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEW314

HEX

#F9F0E1

RGB

249, 240, 225

HSL

38°, 67%, 93%

Family

Whites

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Desert Star FAQ

What undertone does Desert Star have?

Desert Star is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Desert Star?

Desert Star has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 87.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Desert Star in other brands?

Behr: Marshmallow Whip (M220-1), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Woodland Snow (2161-70), 99%; PPG: Botany Beige (PPG15-27), 98%; Valspar: Halogen (8007-11A), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Paperwhite (SW 7105), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Roman Column (HGSW7562), 98%; Glidden: White Chip (PPG15-06), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Pointing (No. 2003), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Desert Star?

The HEX code of Desert Star (DEW314) is #F9F0E1, RGB 249, 240, 225. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.