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MOONSTONE GREY

Jotun · 7688

The Analysis

Moonstone Grey is a true mid-tone neutral that provides a grounded, balanced feel without leaning too blue or too yellow. With an LRV of 50.46, it reflects about half of the light that hits it, meaning it will appear neither cavernous nor sterile, keeping the room's proportions feeling steady and natural.

This is a versatile workhorse color that serves best as a main wall paint rather than an accent. It acts as a neutral foundation that allows your furniture, art, and architectural details to take center stage.

LRV 50

History & Origin

Moonstone Grey leans into a modern, streamlined aesthetic rather than a specific historical era. It is a contemporary staple that replaces dated 'builder beige' with a more sophisticated, urban edge.

Undertoneneutral
FamilyNeutral

How to Use It

It works best in living rooms or home offices, pairing exceptionally well with warm walnut wood tones and matte black metal fixtures. To keep the space feeling intentional, use a crisp, bright white on the trim to create a clean visual frame.

The Mood

Living with this shade feels calm and predictable, offering a restful backdrop that doesn't distract the eye. It is the color equivalent of a 'reset button,' making it an ideal choice for high-traffic areas where you want a clean, organized atmosphere.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Argos

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  • Weathered Moss

    Behr · N380-3

  • Half Moon Crest

    Benjamin Moore · 1481

  • Metropolitan

    Benjamin Moore · AF-690

  • DAWN

    Jotun · 1269

  • Granite Dust

    Valspar · 5006-1C

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural