Half Moon Crest
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Half Moon Crest remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#BBBEB8
LRV
51.02
Coordinating Colors
Half Moon Crest reads slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Seapearl reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 51), opening up a space where Half Moon Crest encloses it.
Etiquette reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 51), opening up a space where Half Moon Crest encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 20, Half Moon Crest is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 51 vs 49), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 51 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 51 and 50, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 53 and 51, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 51 and 50, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Alaskan Husky reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 51), opening up a space where Half Moon Crest encloses it.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 51 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 51 vs 36, Half Moon Crest is decisively the brighter choice.