Man on the Moon OC-106 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F5EDCD, estimated LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silk Sails from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F5EDCD · OC-106
Man on the Moon
84%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Man on the Moon Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5EDCD
RGB245, 237, 205
Estimated LRV84.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#F6EECD
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#F6EECF
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#F7EFCF
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#F4EDCD
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#F3EAC6
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#F5F0D1
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Colors That Work With Man on the Moon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Man on the Moon
#F5EDCD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9C270
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Man on the Moon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Man on the Moon Room Palettes
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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
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Man on the Moon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Man on the Moon have?
Man on the Moon by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Man on the Moon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Man on the Moon are Silk Sails by PPG (a close digital match), Creme Brulee by Behr (a close digital match), Annabel by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Man on the Moon'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 Man on the Moon?
Man on the Moon has a estimated lightness value of 84.4, 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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