Man on the Moon vs Scandinavian Blue

Man on the Moon and Scandinavian Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Man on the Moon belongs to the beige-yellow family and Scandinavian Blue to the blue family. The 69-point LRV gap — 81 for Man on the Moon vs 12 for Scandinavian Blue — means Man on the Moon will open up a space more effectively. Where Man on the Moon leans yellow, Scandinavian Blue reads blue and purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 79.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Man on the Moon
Benjamin Moore · OC-106
Hex#F5EDCD
LRV80.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-106
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Scandinavian Blue
Benjamin Moore · 2068-30
Hex#4E4E8C
LRV11.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2068-30
UndertoneBlue and Purple
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Man on the Moon vs Scandinavian Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Man on the Moon on one side and Scandinavian Blue 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.

More Man on the Moon comparisons

See how Man on the Moon stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Man on the Moon
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Nearly identical in tone

Ammonite
Man on the Moon
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Man on the Moon reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Man on the Moon
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Man on the Moon
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Man on the Moon
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Man on the Moon
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Man on the Moon
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Man on the Moon reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Man on the Moon
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Man on the Moon
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Man on the Moon
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Man on the Moon reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Man on the Moon
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Man on the Moon
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Man on the Moon
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Man on the Moon
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Black grey
Man on the Moon
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Piazza
Man on the Moon
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Man on the Moon reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Man on the Moon
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Man on the Moon reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Man on the Moon
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Senses
Man on the Moon
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Man on the Moon
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Man on the Moon
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Man on the Moon
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Man on the Moon
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Man on the Moon
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Man on the Moon
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Man on the Moon
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Man on the Moon
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Man on the Moon reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Man on the Moon
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Nearly identical in tone

Paper
Man on the Moon
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Man on the Moon
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Man on the Moon is the lighter choice