Crescent Moon LE190-02 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #FEE9BE, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Creamy Apricot from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FEE9BE · LE190-02
Crescent Moon
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Crescent Moon Technical Profile
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Crescent Moon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crescent Moon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCrescent Moon
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCreamy Apricot
Creamy Apricot
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soleil
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pretty Pretty Picture
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sunkissed Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Autumn Child
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Corn Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Lemon Bubble
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Clearly Citrus
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
They call it Mellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crescent Moon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crescent Moon
#FEE9BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0D45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crescent Moon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crescent 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Crescent Moon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crescent Moon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crescent Moon have?
Crescent Moon by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Crescent Moon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crescent Moon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crescent Moon are Creamy Apricot by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Soleil by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sheepskin by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crescent 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 Crescent Moon?
Crescent Moon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.1, 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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Why Crescent Moon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.