August Moon
With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, August Moon (7687) is a standout Yellow in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#E7C7A0
LRV
60.37
August Moon's Color Strip
August Moon is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Concord Buff and Stonebriar. The strip spans from Paper Lantern at the lightest end to Mesa Tan at the deepest. As part of strip 294, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
August Moon in Real Rooms
August Moon has a high LRV of 60.37 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, bathroom, dining room, front door, home office, living room, patio, kitchen, mudroom and house.
1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where August Moon really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
A minimalist bedroom painted in August Moon
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1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. August Moon holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
August Moon — vintage bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and August Moon is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
August Moon paint in a mid century dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
Choosing August Moon for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
cottagecore front door featuring August Moon by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use August Moon on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
Sherwin-Williams August Moon in a contemporary home office
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1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, August Moon 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.
A minimalist living room painted in August Moon
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1 Patio Photo
For outdoor kitchens or bars, August Moon provides a professional, "indoor" level of sophistication. It bridges the gap between the comfort of the house and the ruggedness of the outdoors, making the patio feel like a true extension of the living space.
warm patio featuring August Moon by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of August Moon make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
August Moon — contemporary kitchen
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1 Mudroom Photo
The depth of August Moon is a secret weapon against the "dirty" look that many light-colored mudrooms eventually suffer from. It retains its freshness and intentionality even when it's not perfectly clean, which is essential for an active family.
August Moon paint in a industrial mudroom
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1 House Photo
Using August Moon on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
August Moon color — eclectic house inspiration
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 83 vs 60, Dover White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 75 vs 60, Hinoki is decisively the brighter choice.
August Moon reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 31), opening up a space where Honed Soapstone encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 83 vs 60, Dover White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 61 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Belvedere Cream reads slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 60), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 60 and 58, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 60), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (60 vs 54) makes August Moon the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 62 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (67 vs 60) makes Crescent Cream the marginally brighter of the two.
Caen Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Flan reads slightly lighter (LRV 69 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 60 vs 25, August Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 60, Silent Ripple is decisively the brighter choice.
August Moon reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 44), opening up a space where Faded Flaxflower encloses it.
At LRV 60 vs 18, August Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (60 vs 57) makes August Moon the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 60 vs 11, August Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
Wishful Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Corallite reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 60), opening up a space where August Moon encloses it.
Medici Ivory reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 60), opening up a space where August Moon encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (64 vs 60) makes Lucent Yellow the marginally brighter of the two.
Posy reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 60), opening up a space where August Moon encloses it.
Indian White reads slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
At LRV 60 vs 39, August Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 60 vs 37, August Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 60 vs 38, August Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 60 vs 46, August Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (60 vs 54) makes August Moon the marginally brighter of the two.