Star Magnolia
V157 · #F0EDE7 · LRV 84.9 — near-white with a hint of color, very light — near-white, broadens small spaces.
- 1First Star69
- 2Classic Gray74
- 3Star Magnolia84.9
- 4Chantilly Lace91
- 5Ultra Pure White97
What Color Is Star Magnolia, Really?
Star Magnolia reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover how Valspar V157 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Star Magnolia
Star Magnolia shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.
How Lighting Changes Star Magnolia
Star Magnolia is very light — LRV 84.9, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.
Most complaints about Star Magnolia are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar V157 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Ibis WhiteSW 7000 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.5 | 84 | Color page → |
| Behr | Hacienda WhiteHDC-AC-06G · Behr | 0.0 | 85 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Vintage Taupe2110-70 · Benjamin Moore | 1.3 | 82 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Atrium WhitePPG1020-1 · PPG / Glidden | 1.4 | 85 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Summer LilyPPG1191-1 · Glidden | 2.2 | 85 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Simplified White020W · Dutch Boy | 1.0 | 86 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Star Magnolia within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #F0EDE7 in HSL space. Pair Star Magnolia with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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