PPG • PPG1022-7

Star Anise

Name: PPG Star Anise PPG1022-7
Brand: PPG

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Star Anise remains a staple for PPG designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#5c5042

LRV

8.00

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Light Reflectance Value

8.00

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Star Anise's Color Strip

Star Anise is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip PPG1022 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

1Hourglass 2Intuitive 3Silver Dollar 4Rock Slide 5Eiffel Tower 6Granite 7Star Anise

Star Anise in Real Rooms

Star Anise has a low LRV of 8 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

1 Bathroom Photo

For bathrooms with limited natural light, Star Anise provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.

Star Anise — traditional bathroom

@simplywalldecor

1 Home Office Photo

In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Star Anise can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.

PPG Star Anise in a mid century home office

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1 Front Door Photo

There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Star Anise. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.

traditional front door featuring Star Anise by PPG

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1 Dining Room Photo

Star Anise in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.

Star Anise paint in a mid century dining room

@simplywalldecor

1 Bedroom Photo

Star Anise creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.

A boho bedroom painted in Star Anise

@simplywalldecor

1 Patio Photo

Star Anise on a patio surface or garden wall creates a visual anchor that ties together furniture, plantings, and architecture. It reads as intentional in a way that natural wood or stone alone rarely achieves, providing a polished "finished" look to the landscape.

minimalist patio featuring Star Anise by PPG

@simplywalldecor

1 Kitchen Photo

In a modern kitchen, Star Anise provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.

Star Anise — organic modern kitchen

@simplywalldecor

1 Living Room Photo

When applied to living room walls, Star Anise creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

A scandinavian living room painted in Star Anise

@simplywalldecor

1 House Photo

Star Anise is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

Star Anise color — scandinavian house inspiration

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1 Mudroom Photo

Using Star Anise on mudroom walls makes the white trim and hooks pop. It creates a high-contrast, organized look that makes even a room full of sports gear and rain boots look like it has a system and a sense of order.