Moon Shot 8005-2B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D4CFC7, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Abalone from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4CFC7 · 8005-2B
Moon Shot
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Moon Shot Technical Profile
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Moon Shot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Moon Shot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMoon Shot
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAbalone
Abalone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bowstring
Behr
Nearly identical
Smooth Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Grey Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silvered Fog
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Santo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Brown Rice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Power Lunch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Moon Shot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Moon Shot
#D4CFC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Moon Shot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Moon Shot 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Moon Shot.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Moon Shot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Moon Shot have?
Moon Shot by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Moon Shot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Moon Shot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moon Shot are Abalone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Miner's Dust by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Picket Fence by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Moon Shot'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 Shot?
Moon Shot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Moon Shot's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.