Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Desert Moss |
| SKU | 360F-5 |
| Hex | #B9A64B |
| RGB | 185, 166, 75 |
| HSL | 50°, 44%, 51% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Desert Moss
Desert Moss sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Desert Moss is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Desert Moss within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B9A64B in HSL space. Pair Desert Moss with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Desert Moss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desert Moss from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 360F-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desert Moss
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Spice Market (CSP-925), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Moss without repainting risk. See the full Spice Market swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Desert Moss
Valspar's nearest match is Gilded Pesto (6007-6B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36.2 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Moss without repainting risk. See the full Gilded Pesto swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Desert Moss
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Desert Moss. The nearest is Exotic Yellow (120-6DB) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Exotic Yellow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Desert Moss
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Lemon Curry (DEFD26), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Moss without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Curry swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desert Moss
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Desert Moss. The nearest is Hair Ribbon (0809) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hair Ribbon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Desert Moss
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Desert Moss is Rain Slicker (0801). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Rain Slicker and you'll get the same color. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Desert Moss
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Desert Moss is Rain Slicker (0801). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Rain Slicker and you'll get the same color. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →