Half Moon Crest vs Ivory Lustre
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Half Moon Crest belongs to the grey family and Ivory Lustre to the beige family. Ivory Lustre (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Half Moon Crest (LRV 51), a difference of 26 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Half Moon Crest runs green while Ivory Lustre is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.1, 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.
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Half Moon Crest vs Ivory Lustre Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Half Moon Crest on one side and Ivory Lustre on the other.
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.
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