Benjamin Moore

Half Moon Crest

1481

Half Moon Crest is a cool gray with relatively neutral undertones, though a slight green-blue cast may appear in certain lighting conditions. The LRV of 51.02 places it in the mid-range for light reflection, maintaining brightness without excessive lightness. This gray works in living rooms, bedrooms, or office spaces requiring a contemporary neutral.

Benjamin Moore Gray Owl and Silver Satin coordinate for tonal schemes, while Hale Navy and Kendall Charcoal add depth. Woodlawn Blue provides a subtle color complement without overwhelming the neutral base.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1481

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Half Moon Crest in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

90°

Green Family

Lightness

73%

Light

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

51.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#BBBEB8

RGB Decimal

187, 190, 184

RGB Percent

73.3%, 74.5%, 72.2%

HSL

90.0, 4.4%, 73.3%

HSV

90.0, 3.2%, 74.5%

CMYK

1.6%, 0.0%, 3.2%, 25.5%

YIQ

188.4, 0.1, -2.5

XYZ

47.56, 50.85, 52.66

CIE Lab

76.59, -2.14, 2.65

CIE Luv

76.59, -1.37, 4.29

Hunter Lab

71.31, -2.00, 2.45

Decimal

12304056

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Half Moon Crest Steel Curtain Sage Slate Pastoral

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Half Moon Crest Cool Vapor Aria Pacific Pearl

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Half Moon Crest Ash Grove Mysterious Mauve Misty Lilac

Analogous

Adjacent colors

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