Half Moon Crest 1481 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BCBFB9, LRV 52 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Solstice from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BCBFB9 · 1481
Half Moon Crest
52%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Half Moon Crest Technical Profile
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Half Moon Crest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Half Moon Crest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHalf Moon Crest
Nearly identical
PPGSolstice
Solstice
PPG
Nearly identical
International Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Granite Dust
Valspar
Nearly identical
Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Ice Flow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hailstorm Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Argos
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ice Flow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silver Chalice
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fair-Minded Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Half Moon Crest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Half Moon Crest
#BCBFB9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Half Moon Crest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Half Moon Crest 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Half Moon Crest.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Half Moon Crest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Half Moon Crest have?
Half Moon Crest by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Half Moon Crest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Half Moon Crest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Half Moon Crest are Solstice by PPG (a near-identical match), International Gray by Kilz (a near-identical match), Granite Dust by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Half Moon Crest'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 Half Moon Crest?
Half Moon Crest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Half Moon Crest's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.