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Starfruit

Behr · P330-4

The Analysis

Starfruit is a saturated, cheerful yellow that acts as an instant light-enhancer. Because of its LRV of 63.74, it reflects a significant amount of light, making smaller or dimly lit spaces feel more open and expansive.

This color is best used as a bold accent wall or in small, dedicated spaces like a powder room or mudroom. Because it is quite vibrant, it can be overwhelming as a whole-home neutral, so use it to draw focus to architectural features.

LRV 64

History & Origin

This shade leans toward a modern, fresh aesthetic rather than a traditional period look. It avoids the muted, muddy tones of historical palettes in favor of a crisp, sunny clarity.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

Pair this with matte black hardware to ground the brightness or warm walnut wood tones to create a balanced, organic look. It works exceptionally well in kitchens or breakfast nooks where you want to pair it with white subway tiles or stone surfaces.

The Mood

Living with Starfruit feels energizing and optimistic rather than relaxing. It is a high-stimulus color that brings a sense of warmth and vitality, making it a great choice for areas where you want to feel active and alert.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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