Moonlight White vs Overcast paint color comparison

Moonlight White vs Overcast

Moonlight WhiteBenjamin MoorevsOvercastBenjamin MooreΔE 8.3 — 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. Moonlight White (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Overcast (LRV 69), a difference of 14 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 8.3 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

Moonlight White
Benjamin Moore · OC-125
LRV83.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-125
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Overcast
Benjamin Moore · OC-43
LRV68.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-43
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Moonlight White vs Overcast Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Moonlight White on one side and Overcast 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.