Pale Moon 289 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F4E8BF, 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.
Ref. #F4E8BF · 289
Pale Moon
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Pale Moon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Moon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePale Moon
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyLemon Flavor
Lemon Flavor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dandelion Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Lily
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Maize
Valspar
Nearly identical
Haystack
PPG
Nearly identical
Candle in the Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Home and Hearth
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Egg Noodle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Shine
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Moon
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Pale Moon.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Moon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Moon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Moon are Lemon Flavor by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dandelion Tea by Behr (a near-identical match), Rainforest Glow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Moon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.