Benjamin Moore Moonshine / 2140-60 / OC-56

What are Benjamin Moore Moonshine undertones?

The undertones of Moonshine can be accurately described as a Green and Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Moonshine OC-56 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 73° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-56 Moonshine HSL code: 73, 10%, 83%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm 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.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Moonshine

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:

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 Moonshine:

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

OC-56
Moonshine

• OC-152
  Super White

  

• OC-54
  White Wisp

  

• OC-21
  Winter White

  

Darker shades

OC-56
Moonshine

• 2140-50
  Gray Horse

  

• 2137-50
  Sea Haze

  

• OC-52
  Gray Owl

  

• AF-455
  Croquet

  

• HC-114
  Saybrook Sage

  

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 Moonshine with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 253, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Iced Lavender.

OC-56
Moonshine

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 1410
  Iced Lavender

  

• 1411
  North Cascades

  

• 2070-20
  Plum Royale

  

• 1412
  Central Mauve

  

• 2069-30
  Darkest Grape

  

• 2069-20
  Blackberry Wine

  

LRV of Moonshine

Moonshine has an LRV of 66.53% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#D6D8CF
RGB Decimal	214, 216, 207
RGB Percent	83.92%, 84.71%, 81.18%
HSV	Hue: 73° Saturation: 4.17% Value: 84.71%
HSL	hsl(73, 10, 83)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.93 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.17 Key: 15.29
YIQ	Y: 214.376 I: 1.7 Q: -3.224
XYZ	X: 63.547 Y: 67.913 Z: 68.775
CIE Lab	L:85.963 a:-2.286 b:4.197
CIE Luv	L:85.963 u:-0.642 v:6.707
Decimal	14080207
Hunter Lab	82.409, -6.572, 8.206