What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest undertone is #BBBEB8 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest?

RGB code is 187, 190, 184 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest 1481

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest 1481 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 1481 Half Moon Crest is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest undertones?

Green is Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest undertone color.

Official page:	Half Moon Crest 1481
Code:	1481
Name:	Half Moon Crest
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest?

The gentle sophistication of Benjamin Moore 1481 Half Moon Crest brings a serene ambiance to any space. This soft, neutral hue harmonizes beautifully with earthy tones like moss green and sandy beige, creating a calming and natural palette. For a touch of contrast, pairing Half Moon Crest with accents in deep navy or charcoal gray adds depth and richness to the overall design. Whether used as a wall color or in decorative accents, Half Moon Crest lends a touch of understated elegance to any room.

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What are Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest undertones?

The undertone of Half Moon Crest can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#BBBEB8

RGB code:

187, 190, 184

Is Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest 1481 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 90° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1481 Half Moon Crest HSL code: 90, 4%, 73%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Half Moon Crest

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Darker shades

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Half Moon Crest with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 270, such as Benjamin Moore Cupid's Dart and Carolina Plum.

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LRV of Half Moon Crest

Half Moon Crest has an LRV of 51.02% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 51.02%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#BBBEB8
RGB Decimal	187, 190, 184
RGB Percent	73.33%, 74.51%, 72.16%
HSV	Hue: 90° Saturation: 3.16% Value: 74.51%
HSL	hsl(90, 4, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.58 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.16 Key: 25.49
YIQ	Y: 188.419 I: 0.14 Q: -2.502
XYZ	X: 47.557 Y: 50.852 Z: 52.645
CIE Lab	L:76.59 a:-2.15 b:2.663
CIE Luv	L:76.59 u:-1.375 v:4.311
Decimal	12304056
Hunter Lab	71.311, -5.754, 6.147