Benjamin Moore Moon Shadow 1516: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 58

Moon Shadow (1516) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 58.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Mint Frost (97% match).

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LRV

58.4 · Light

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

1516

HEX

#CDCAB2

RGB

205, 202, 178

HSL

53°, 21%, 75%

Family

Beiges

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Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Coastal Fog Benjamin Moore · AC-1 · LRV 56

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Moon Shadow FAQ

What undertone does Moon Shadow have?

Moon Shadow is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Moon Shadow?

Moon Shadow has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 58.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Moon Shadow in other brands?

Valspar: Mint Frost (6001-3B), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Acanthus (SW 0029), 97%; Glidden: Only Olive (PPG1123-4), 97%; PPG: Silver Sage (PPG1113-2), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Ecru Wealth (DET635), 95%; Behr: Dune Grass (N340-2), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ancient Marble (HGSW6162), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Eddy (No. 301), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Moon Shadow?

The HEX code of Moon Shadow (1516) is #CDCAB2, RGB 205, 202, 178. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.