Crescent Moon by Kilz paint color
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Ref. #FEE9BE · LE190-02

Crescent Moon

83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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.

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Crescent Moon Technical Profile

HEX Code#FEE9BE
RGB254, 233, 190
LRV83.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandKilz

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Burnished Cream

Complement

California Lilac

Crescent Moon Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

Olivery

Pop

Hot August

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Watered Grass

Pop

Genie

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Arroyo

Pop

Aspiration

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Crescent Moon.

Magnolia

Kilz · LD230-01

#FBE5BB

Sticky Note

Kilz · LE220-01

#FBEFBF

Yellow Taffy

Kilz · LE210-02

#F8EFC0

Cream Gold

Kilz · LE180-02

#FDE9B4

Lime Song

Kilz · LF210-02

#F6EEBA

Walnut Cream

Kilz · LD200-02

#F7E3C4

More orange colors from other brands

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

Nosegay

PPG · 1069-1

#EFDBCD

Orange Ice

Behr · 270A-2

#FFDBC6

Alloy Bronze

Dutch Boy · 217-7DB

#996F32

Maple Granola

PPG · 16-25

#E8CBB4

Sunflower Fields

Benjamin Moore · 174

#F6B650

Coral Canyon

Vista Paint · 7991

#FFAA76

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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