Crescent Moon vs Lemon Meringue paint color comparison

Crescent Moon vs Lemon Meringue

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Crescent Moon reads as beige-yellow, while Lemon Meringue reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 87 vs 83, Crescent Moon will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Crescent Moon
Sherwin-Williams · 7124
LRV87.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7124
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams · 7561
LRV82.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7561
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Crescent Moon vs Lemon Meringue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crescent Moon on one side and Lemon Meringue 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.