Moonlit Beach RD-W05 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F9F0E6, LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Abbey Lane from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9F0E6 · RD-W05
Moonlit Beach
88%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Moonlit Beach Technical Profile
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Moonlit Beach in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Moonlit Beach in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMoonlit Beach
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAbbey Lane
Abbey Lane
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
White Zin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Family Heirloom
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fondant
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bora Sand
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cotton White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Birchwood White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pebble White
PPG
Nearly identical
Whiskers
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Moonlit Beach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Moonlit Beach
#F9F0E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDBF73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Moonlit Beach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Moonlit Beach Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Moonlit Beach.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Moonlit Beach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Moonlit Beach have?
Moonlit Beach by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Moonlit Beach in your own space before committing.
What colors match Moonlit Beach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moonlit Beach are Abbey Lane by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), White Zin by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Family Heirloom by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Moonlit Beach's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Moonlit Beach?
Moonlit Beach has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Moonlit Beach's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.