Moon Beam 438-2DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CBCCC9, estimated LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Passive from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #CBCCC9 · 438-2DB
Moon Beam
60%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Moon Beam Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBCCC9
RGB203, 204, 201
Estimated LRV60.1
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 Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Moon Beam
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Passive
Sherwin-Williams
#CBCCC9
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Perspectivereg
Benjamin Moore
#CCCECB
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Fading Fog
Vista Paint
#CBCBC7
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Pewter Vase
Behr
#CECECB
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Pittsburgh Gray
PPG
#C8CBC8
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Cold Embrace
Dunn-Edwards
#C8C8C5
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Khaki Taupe
Kilz
#C7C8C4
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Snowglory
Hirshfield's
#C8C8C4
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Filtered Shade
Valspar
#CDCBC8
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Skylight
Farrow & Ball
#CCD0CD
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Telegrey 4
RAL
#D0D0D0
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Colors That Work With Moon Beam
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Moon Beam
#CBCCC9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Moon Beam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Moon Beam 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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Moon Beam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Moon Beam have?
Moon Beam by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Moon Beam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moon Beam are Passive by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Perspectivereg by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fading Fog by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Moon Beam'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 Moon Beam?
Moon Beam has a estimated lightness value of 60.1, 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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