Benjamin Moore

Moon Shadow

1516

Moon Shadow (1516) is a muted khaki-sage with green, brown, and gray undertones blended in near-equal proportion. With an LRV of 56.97, it reflects a moderate-to-high amount of light and reads as a versatile, earthy neutral in most settings. The green undertone is its most distinctive feature, separating it from purely warm taupes, while the gray keeps it subdued.

Within Benjamin Moore's catalog, it pairs effectively with Hazy Skies (OC-48) for a lighter tonal connection, Camouflage (2143-40) to deepen the green direction, Hale Navy (HC-154) for a strong cool contrast, and Doily (CSP-130) as a pale neutral for trim or ceilings.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1516

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Moon Shadow 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 Moon Shadow under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Moon Shadow under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

53°

Orange Family

Lightness

75%

Light

Saturation

21%

Muted

LRV

57.0

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

#CDCAB2

RGB Decimal

205, 202, 178

RGB Percent

80.4%, 79.2%, 69.8%

HSL

53.3, 21.3%, 75.1%

HSV

53.3, 13.2%, 80.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 1.5%, 13.2%, 19.6%

YIQ

200.2, 9.5, -6.9

XYZ

54.33, 58.43, 50.53

CIE Lab

80.98, -3.05, 12.36

CIE Luv

80.98, 3.09, 18.44

Hunter Lab

76.44, -2.91, 11.01

Decimal

13486770

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Moon Shadow Lively Ivy Prairie Sage Truly Olive

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Moon Shadow Polar Frost White Moderne Gypsum

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Moon Shadow Spring Lilac Masterpiece Purple Lace

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Moon Shadow Kittery Point Green Meadow Pink Easy Green

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Moon Shadow Meadow Pink Just Gorgeous Homespun Charm

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Camouflage

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Ocean Foam

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Cilantro Cream

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Mint Frost

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Rippling Stone

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Coliseum Marble

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Doily

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Sandstorm

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Soft Fern

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