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Benjamin Moore Pale Moon 289

Pale Moon

Benjamin Moore

289

About Pale Moon by Benjamin Moore

Pale Moon 289 by Benjamin Moore is a light warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 80% and hue near 46° for steady results across rooms. Great for cozy rooms, nurseries, or calm living spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 79.9%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f3e7be

RGB: 243, 231, 190

Hue46°

Saturation69%

Lightness85%

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Is Pale Moon 289 a warm or cool color?
Pale Moon by Benjamin Moore is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Pale Moon?
Pale Moon sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 46°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Pale Moon?
Brightness is about 80%. Saturation is around 69%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 85%. Hue is close to 46°. The hex value is #f3e7be. The RGB value is 243, 231, 190.
Is Pale Moon better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Pale Moon has brightness around 80%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Pale Moon?
You can match Pale Moon 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 Pale Moon work best in a home?
Pale Moon is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Pale Moon compare to a pure white paint?
Pale Moon is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light 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 Pale Moon in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Pale Moon

Benjamin Moore

289

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Pale Moon

Benjamin Moore

289

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Pale Moon

Benjamin Moore

289

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