Soft Moonlight PPL-30 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EFECD7, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Queen Anne's Lace from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFECD7 · PPL-30
Soft Moonlight
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Moonlight Technical Profile
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Soft Moonlight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Moonlight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSoft Moonlight
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsQueen Anne's Lace
Queen Anne's Lace
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sun Hat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Olive Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Parish White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Windswept Sails
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crème de Menthe
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dusky Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Perfect Solution
PPG
Nearly identical
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Milk And Honey
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Moonlight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Moonlight
#EFECD7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0B37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Moonlight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Moonlight 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 Soft Moonlight.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Moonlight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Moonlight have?
Soft Moonlight by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Moonlight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Moonlight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Moonlight are Queen Anne's Lace by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sun Hat by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Olive Tint by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Moonlight'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 Soft Moonlight?
Soft Moonlight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.2, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Moonlight's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.