Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Mossy Bank |
| SKU | PPU8-21 |
| Hex | #8B8670 |
| RGB | 139, 134, 112 |
| HSL | 49°, 11%, 49% |
| LRV | 24 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Mossy Bank
With an LRV of 24, Mossy Bank is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Mossy Bank works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Mossy Bank 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 #8B8670 in HSL space. Pair Mossy Bank 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 Mossy Bank Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mossy Bank 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 PPU8-21 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mossy Bank
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mossy Bank is Connected Gray (SW 6165) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Connected Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mossy Bank
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mossy Bank is Rolling Hills (1497) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rolling Hills swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mossy Bank
At Valspar, the closest color to Mossy Bank is Epic Green (T619) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23.9 vs 24) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Epic Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mossy Bank
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mossy Bank is Only Oregano (PPG11-28) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Only Oregano swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mossy Bank
At Glidden, the closest color to Mossy Bank is Rattan Palm (PPG1027-5) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rattan Palm swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mossy Bank
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Heuchera Leaf (323-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mossy Bank without repainting risk. See the full Heuchera Leaf swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mossy Bank
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mossy Bank is Conduit Grey (HGSW 3233) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Conduit Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mossy Bank
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mossy Bank is Gunsmoke (DET510) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gunsmoke swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mossy Bank
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Mossy Bank. The nearest is Moonscape (0227) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moonscape swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mossy Bank
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Mirrored Willow (0380), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mossy Bank without repainting risk. See the full Mirrored Willow swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mossy Bank
At Rodda, the closest color to Mossy Bank is Mossy Driftwood (R064) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mossy Driftwood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mossy Bank
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Mossy Bank. The nearest is Charlie Horse (C2-906) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charlie Horse swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mossy Bank
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Mossy Bank. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mossy Bank
Kompozit's nearest match is Mirrored Willow (0380), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mossy Bank without repainting risk. See the full Mirrored Willow swatch →