Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest 1481
| 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?
Half Moon Crest has a clear green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#BBBEB8
RGB code:
187, 190, 184
Is Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest 1481 cool or warm?
With a hue of 90°, this Grey shade sits right in the neutral zone on the HSL color wheel—neither warm nor cool.
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.
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:


4000K
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
1481
Half Moon Crest
Darker shades
1481
Half Moon Crest
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.
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 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 |
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