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Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest 1481

Half Moon Crest

Benjamin Moore

1481

About Half Moon Crest by Benjamin Moore

Half Moon Crest 1481 by Benjamin Moore is a mid neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 51% and hue near 90° for steady results across rooms. Reliable on feature walls and full rooms. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 50.9%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #bbbeb8

RGB: 187, 190, 184

Hue90°

Saturation4%

Lightness73%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Half Moon Crest from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Half Moon Crest looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Half Moon Crest 1481 a warm or cool color?
Half Moon Crest by Benjamin Moore is a neutral mid tone color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Half Moon Crest?
Half Moon Crest sits in the green family. Its hue is about 90°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Half Moon Crest?
Brightness is about 51%. Saturation is around 4%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 73%. Hue is close to 90°. The hex value is #bbbeb8. The RGB value is 187, 190, 184.
Is Half Moon Crest better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Half Moon Crest has brightness around 51%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Half Moon Crest?
You can match Half Moon Crest with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Half Moon Crest work best in a home?
Half Moon Crest works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Half Moon Crest compare to a pure white paint?
Half Moon Crest is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Half Moon Crest in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Half Moon Crest in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Half Moon Crest. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Half Moon Crest. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.