Elemental vs Moon Shadow paint color comparison

Elemental vs Moon Shadow

ElementalBenjamin MoorevsMoon ShadowBenjamin MooreΔE 11.8 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Moon Shadow (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Elemental (LRV 40), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 11.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Elemental
Benjamin Moore · AF-400
LRV40.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-400
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Moon Shadow
Benjamin Moore · 1516
LRV57.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1516
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Elemental vs Moon Shadow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elemental on one side and Moon Shadow on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.