Benjamin Moore Moon Shadow 1516

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Official page:Moon Shadow 1516
Code:1516
Name:Moon Shadow
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Moon Shadow?

Imagine walking into a room painted in Benjamin Moore 1516 Moon Shadow. The walls envelop you in a comforting embrace, casting a tranquil and ethereal ambiance throughout the space. This dreamy hue effortlessly transforms any bedroom into a serene sanctuary or a cozy living room into a stylish haven for relaxation and contemplation. Embracing the gentle tones of 1516 Moon Shadow adds a touch of sophistication and calmness to any interior, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a peaceful and elegant retreat in their home. Whether used as a statement wall or as an all-encompassing color scheme, this versatile shade can elevate the mood of any room, from a chic home office to a cozy reading nook.

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LRV of Moon Shadow

Moon Shadow has an LRV of 56.97% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy 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 56.97%, 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

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.

FormatCode
HEX#CDCAB2
RGB Decimal205, 202, 178
RGB Percent80.39%, 79.22%, 69.80%
HSVHue: 53° Saturation: 13.17% Value: 80.39%
HSLhsl(53, 21, 75)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.46 Yellow: 13.17 Key: 19.61
YIQY: 200.161 I: 9.5 Q: -6.834
XYZX: 54.332 Y: 58.435 Z: 50.524
CIE LabL:80.98 a:-3.055 b:12.369
CIE LuvL:80.98 u:3.092 v:18.454
Decimal13486770
Hunter Lab76.443, -6.906, 14.323

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