Pale Moon 289 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F4E8BF, estimated LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Flavor from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F4E8BF · 289
Pale Moon
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Moon Technical Profile
HEX Code#F4E8BF
RGB244, 232, 191
Estimated LRV76.3
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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Lemon Flavor
Dutch Boy
#F3E8C0
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Dandelion Tea
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#F7EAC1
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Lily
Sherwin-Williams
#F3E8C2
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Pale Maize
Valspar
#F3E7C1
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Haystack
PPG
#F1E7BD
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Candle in the Wind
Dunn-Edwards
#F9EBBF
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Home and Hearth
Vista Paint
#FAEBBF
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Egg Noodle
Hirshfield's
#F1E3BD
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Light Shine
Kilz
#FBEDC8
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Colorhouse
#FFF0C2
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Colors That Work With Pale Moon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Moon
#F4E8BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC46E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Moon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Moon 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
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Pale Moon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Moon have?
Pale 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 Pale Moon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Moon are Lemon Flavor by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Dandelion Tea by Behr (a close digital match), Rainforest Glow by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale 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 Pale Moon?
Pale Moon has a estimated lightness value of 76.3, 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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