Moon Shadow vs Sweet Spring paint color comparison

Moon Shadow vs Sweet Spring

Moon ShadowBenjamin MoorevsSweet SpringBenjamin MooreΔE 5.5 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Sweet Spring (LRV 63) reflects noticeably more light than Moon Shadow (LRV 57), a difference of 6 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. The ΔE 5.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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
Sweet Spring
Benjamin Moore · 1500
LRV63.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1500
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Moon Shadow vs Sweet Spring Simulated Comparison

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