Moonbeam by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ref. #C8BDB2 · DEGR03

Moonbeam

52%LRV Value
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Moonbeam DEGR03 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C8BDB2, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Penthouse View from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Moonbeam Technical Profile

HEX Code#C8BDB2
RGB200, 189, 178
LRV51.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Moonbeam in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Moonbeam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsMoonbeam
Nearly identical
BehrPenthouse View

Penthouse View

Behr

Nearly identical

Dovetail Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Trinket

Kilz

Nearly identical

Twilight Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Bluffwood

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Elephant's Breath

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

North

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Hearthstone

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Hearthstone

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Gallery Grey

Valspar

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Moonbeam

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Moonbeam

#C8BDB2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Moonbeam

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Penthouse View

Complement

Courtyard Shadow

Moonbeam Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

Spruce Woods

Pop

Outlawed Orange

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Wine Tasting

Pop

Palm Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Day in the Shade

Pop

Walker Lake

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Moonbeam.

Moonstone Beach

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN62

#C8C2B0

Stay Calm

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR08

#C1BBB2

Seagull Wail

Dunn-Edwards · DET637

#C7BDA8

Throwing Clay

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN67

#CCC2AA

Faux Bois

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR15

#C0B6AB

Foggy Seascape

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR42

#BBBCB2

More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pacific Khaki

PPG · 70YY 57/098

#CDC9B6

Intuitive

PPG · 1022-2

#CFC6BC

Basket Beige

Sherwin-Williams · 6143

#C0A98B

Antique Alencon Lace

PPG · 20YY 60/104

#D9CBBA

Overcast

Benjamin Moore · OC-43

#DEDBC7

Antelope

PPG · 15-09

#BAA589

Moonbeam — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Moonbeam have?
Moonbeam by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Moonbeam in your own space before committing.
What colors match Moonbeam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moonbeam are Penthouse View by Behr (a near-identical match), Dovetail Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Legendary by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Moonbeam'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 Moonbeam?
Moonbeam has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.9, 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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