ColorplanBenjamin Moore Moon Shadow (1516) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 58. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein (SW 6148), Farrow & Ball Eddy (No.301) and Behr Sandstone Cliff (750C-3). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 58.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CDCAB2 |
| RGB | 205, 202, 178 |
| HSL | 53°, 21%, 75% |
About Moon Shadow
Moon Shadow (1516) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 58, Moon Shadow has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Moon Shadow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Camouflage (2143-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Moon Shadow changes with the light
Moon Shadow has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Moon Shadow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Moon Shadow will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Moon Shadow close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Moon Shadow will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Moon Shadow in real homes
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Moon Shadow equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Softened Green (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Moon Shadow questions
What undertone does Moon Shadow have?
Moon Shadow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Moon Shadow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Moon Shadow a light or dark color?
Moon Shadow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 58.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 58, Moon Shadow has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Moon Shadow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Wool Skein SW 6148 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Eddy No.301 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Sandstone Cliff 750C-3 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Moon Shadow?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Moon Shadow's undertone.
Where does Moon Shadow work best?
Moon Shadow works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 58, Moon Shadow has visible color without darkening a room much.
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