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Moonshine

Moonshine is a versatile and reflective White from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 14 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#D6D8CF

LRV

66.53

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Light Reflectance Value
66.53
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingGroundingPaleRichSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Moonshine in Real Rooms

Moonshine has a high LRV of 66.53 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom, bathroom, dining room and misc.

8 Living Room Photos

In a living room, Moonshine acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.

Benjamin Moore Moonshine living room photo

Living room walls in Moonshine provide warm, gentle illumination and comfort.

@pleasantbaydesigns

1 Bedroom Photo

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Moonshine reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

Benjamin Moore Moonshine bedroom color

Bedroom walls in Moonshine provide a calm, restful atmosphere for sleep.

@creepsoncampbell

3 Bathroom Photos

For bathrooms with limited natural light, Moonshine provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.

Benjamin Moore Moonshine bathroom picture

Bathroom vanity area glows with warmth from Moonshine-painted walls surrounding it.

@dairyfarmhouse

Benjamin Moore Moonshine bathroom paint

Soft neutral Moonshine covers these bathroom walls with understated sophistication.

@firstincounters_granite

Benjamin Moore Moonshine bathroom color

Bathroom walls bathed in Moonshine evoke a spa-like tranquility and comfort.

@jpeachinteriors4

1 Dining Room Photo

The color Moonshine has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.

Benjamin Moore Moonshine dining room color review

Dining room walls in Moonshine create an intimate setting for gatherings.

@thejoliehome

1 Misc Photo

These "miscellaneous" applications of Moonshine prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

Benjamin Moore Moonshine wall paint color

Neutral Moonshine walls provide a timeless backdrop for any décor style.

@clauzier

Coordinating Colors

Distant Gray
Moonshine
Distant Gray vs Moonshine
Distant Gray
Moonshine
Benjamin Moore
Distant Gray
OC-68 · LRV 88
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67

Distant Gray reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 67), opening up a space where Moonshine encloses it.

Half Moon Crest
Moonshine
Half Moon Crest vs Moonshine
Half Moon Crest
Moonshine
Benjamin Moore
Half Moon Crest
1481 · LRV 51
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67

At LRV 67 vs 51, Moonshine is decisively the brighter choice.

Moonshine
Wethersfield Moss
Moonshine vs Wethersfield Moss
Moonshine
Wethersfield Moss
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67
Benjamin Moore
Wethersfield Moss
HC-110 · LRV 26

At LRV 67 vs 26, Moonshine is decisively the brighter choice.

Moonshine
Winter White
Moonshine vs Winter White
Moonshine
Winter White
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67
Benjamin Moore
Winter White
OC-21 · LRV 80

At LRV 80 vs 67, Winter White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Moonshine
Titanium
Moonshine vs Titanium
Moonshine
Titanium
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67
Benjamin Moore
Titanium
2141-60 · LRV 68

With LRVs of 68 and 67, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Approaching Storm
Moonshine
Approaching Storm vs Moonshine
Approaching Storm
Moonshine
Benjamin Moore
Approaching Storm
CSP-535 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67

Moonshine reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 9), opening up a space where Approaching Storm encloses it.

Iced Lavender
Moonshine
Iced Lavender vs Moonshine
Iced Lavender
Moonshine
Benjamin Moore
Iced Lavender
1410 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 67 vs 65), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Moonshine
North Cascades
Moonshine vs North Cascades
Moonshine
North Cascades
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67
Benjamin Moore
North Cascades
1411 · LRV 55

Moonshine reads slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Moonshine
Plum Royale
Moonshine vs Plum Royale
Moonshine
Plum Royale
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67
Benjamin Moore
Plum Royale
2070-20 · LRV 6

At LRV 67 vs 6, Moonshine is decisively the brighter choice.

Central Mauve
Moonshine
Central Mauve vs Moonshine
Central Mauve
Moonshine
Benjamin Moore
Central Mauve
1412 · LRV 40
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67

Moonshine reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 40), opening up a space where Central Mauve encloses it.

Darkest Grape
Moonshine
Darkest Grape vs Moonshine
Darkest Grape
Moonshine
Benjamin Moore
Darkest Grape
2069-30 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67

At LRV 67 vs 13, Moonshine is decisively the brighter choice.

Blackberry Wine
Moonshine
Blackberry Wine vs Moonshine
Blackberry Wine
Moonshine
Benjamin Moore
Blackberry Wine
2069-20 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67

At LRV 67 vs 8, Moonshine is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Moonshine
Super White
Moonshine vs Super White
Moonshine
Super White
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67
Benjamin Moore
Super White
OC-152 · LRV 87

Super White reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 67), opening up a space where Moonshine encloses it.

Moonshine
White Wisp
Moonshine vs White Wisp
Moonshine
White Wisp
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67
Benjamin Moore
White Wisp
OC-54 · LRV 78

A 12-point LRV gap (78 vs 67) makes White Wisp the marginally brighter of the two.

Moonshine
Winter White
Moonshine vs Winter White
Moonshine
Winter White
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67
Benjamin Moore
Winter White
OC-21 · LRV 80

At LRV 80 vs 67, Winter White is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Gray Horse
Moonshine
Gray Horse vs Moonshine
Gray Horse
Moonshine
Benjamin Moore
Gray Horse
2140-50 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67

Moonshine reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 49), opening up a space where Gray Horse encloses it.

Moonshine
Sea Haze
Moonshine vs Sea Haze
Moonshine
Sea Haze
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67
Benjamin Moore
Sea Haze
2137-50 · LRV 45

At LRV 67 vs 45, Moonshine is decisively the brighter choice.

Gray Owl
Moonshine
Gray Owl vs Moonshine
Gray Owl
Moonshine
Benjamin Moore
Gray Owl
OC-52 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67

With LRVs of 67 and 65, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Croquet
Moonshine
Croquet vs Moonshine
Croquet
Moonshine
Benjamin Moore
Croquet
AF-455 · LRV 45
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67

At LRV 67 vs 45, Moonshine is decisively the brighter choice.

Moonshine
Saybrook Sage
Moonshine vs Saybrook Sage
Moonshine
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Moonshine
OC-56 · LRV 67
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
HC-114 · LRV 45

At LRV 67 vs 45, Moonshine is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

HEX#D6D8CF
RGB214, 216, 207
HSL73° 10% 83%
CMYK1 0 4 15
CIE LabL: 86.0 a: -2.3 b: 4.2
XYZX: 0.64 Y: 0.68 Z: 0.69