Star Dust
Also known as: Tiger Moth, Vanilla Powder, Eternal White, Ruffled Clam
A lively yellow with a bright and alert character, Star Dust works beautifully for kids' apps and summer palettes. Set it against a white accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.89:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Star Dust color codes
- HEX
- #F9F3DD
- RGB
- rgb(249, 243, 221)
- RGBA
- rgba(249, 243, 221, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(47, 70%, 92%)
- HSV
- hsv(47, 11%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(95.9 -0.6 11.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(96.3% 0.030 94.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: cornsilk#FFF8DC · ΔE 2.2
- RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 2.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Star Dust works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Star Dust
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Star Dust by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.11:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.89:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Star Dust background: #000000
Palettes featuring Star Dust
Star Dust with its complement
Soft neighbors of Star Dust
Star Dust triad
Similar colors
- Magnolia#FFF9E4 · ΔE 1.3
- Diamond#FAF7E2 · ΔE 1.5
- Moonlight#F6EED5 · ΔE 1.6
- Eggshell#F0EAD6 · ΔE 2.0
- Cornsilk#FFF8DC · ΔE 2.2
- Full Moon#F4F3E0 · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Star Dust is closest to Cotton Boll.
Star Dust FAQs
What color is Star Dust?
Star Dust is a light yellow with the hex code #F9F3DD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 47°, 70% saturation, and 92% lightness.
What is the hex code for Star Dust?
The hex code for Star Dust is #F9F3DD. In RGB it's rgb(249, 243, 221), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 2%).
What colors go well with Star Dust?
Star Dust pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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