Moon Shadow vs Shady Lane paint color comparison

Moon Shadow vs Shady Lane

Moon ShadowBenjamin MoorevsShady LaneBenjamin MooreΔE 34.2 — Very different colors

Moon Shadow and Shady Lane come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 39-point LRV gap — 57 for Moon Shadow vs 18 for Shady Lane — means Moon Shadow will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 34.2 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

Moon Shadow
Benjamin Moore · 1516
LRV57.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1516
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore · 497
LRV18.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number497
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Moon Shadow vs Shady Lane Simulated Comparison

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