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Behr Mossy BenchMQ6-11 · #7E9E8E · LRV 31

Mossy Bench reads as a cool green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr MQ6-11 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR MOSSY BENCH
RGB 126, 158, 142LRV 31

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameMossy Bench
SKUMQ6-11
Hex#7E9E8E
RGB126, 158, 142
HSL150°, 14%, 56%
LRV31
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Behr Mossy Bench

Mossy Bench sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.

Mossy Bench is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.

Closest matches by brand

13 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 teal from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.33
All teal at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9041 · #7D9B89 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 30
SW 9042 · #81A595 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 34
SW 6472 · #7EA298 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 33

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.97
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
HC-137 · #7DA19A · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 32
CSP-780 · #8A9E88 · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 32

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.36
All teal at Valspar →
5003-4A · #8A9F95 · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 32.4
P027 · #7DA29C · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 32.6

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.21
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1137-5 · #839F96 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 32
PPG1135-5 · #84998D · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 30

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.1
All teal at Glidden →
PPG1137-5 · #829F96 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 32
30GG 29/108 · #809A92 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 29
PPG1135-5 · #83988C · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 29
PPG1134-5 · #899A8B · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 30

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.91
All teal at Dutch Boy →
330-4DB · #7EA298 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 33
HGSW 2284 · #7D9B89 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 30
HGSW 9041 · #7D9B89 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 30
HGSW 2304 · #7EA298 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 33
HGSW 6472 · #7EA298 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 33

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.39
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5718 · #849C8D · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 29
DEFD34 · #85A087 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 32
DE5648 · #819E84 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 29
DET552 · #799B96 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 30

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.35
All teal at Diamond Vogel →
H078 · #7F9F97 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 32

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.95
All teal at Hirshfield's →
H0076 · #83A492 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 33
H0078 · #7B9E98 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 31

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.26
All teal at C2 Paint →
C2-712 · #7B9B95 · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 30
C2-697 · #86988D · ΔE 4.94 · LRV 29

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.62
All teal at Clare →
PNT100-MD-58 · #8EA992 · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 36

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.08
All teal at Annie Sloan →
PROVENCE · #79A29A · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 32

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Mossy Bench within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

N370-5 · LRV 29
MQ6-38 · LRV 32
ECC-52-3 · LRV 33
T16-12 · LRV 34
N380-5 · LRV 28
T18-15 · LRV 30

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #7E9E8E in HSL space. Pair Mossy Bench with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#7E9E8E + #9E7E8E
TRIADIC
#7E9E8E · #8E7E9E · #9E8E7E
ANALOGOUS
#7E9E7E · #7E9E8E · #7E9E9E

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.93:1fail
Sample text on black
7.17:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Mossy Bench Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Mossy Bench 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 MQ6-11 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mossy Bench

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Parisian Patina (SW 9041), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mossy Bench without repainting risk. See the full Parisian Patina swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mossy Bench

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Mossy Bench. The nearest is Summer's Day (CSP-780) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer's Day swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Mossy Bench

Valspar has no exact twin of Mossy Bench. The nearest is Green Water (5003-4A) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.4 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Water swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mossy Bench

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mossy Bench is Silver Laurel (PPG1137-5) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Laurel swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Mossy Bench

At Glidden, the closest color to Mossy Bench is Silver Laurel (PPG1137-5) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Laurel swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mossy Bench

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mossy Bench is Stemmed Green (330-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stemmed Green swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mossy Bench

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Weathering Copper (HGSW 2284), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mossy Bench without repainting risk. See the full Weathering Copper swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mossy Bench

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mossy Bench is Mother Earth (DE5718) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mother Earth swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mossy Bench

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mossy Bench is Mountain Outlook (H078) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Outlook swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mossy Bench

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mossy Bench. The nearest is Viscaya (H0078) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Viscaya swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Mossy Bench

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Mossy Bench. The nearest is Luna (C2-712) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Luna swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Mossy Bench

Clare has no exact twin of Mossy Bench. The nearest is OMGreen (PNT100-MD-58) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full OMGreen swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mossy Bench

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Mossy Bench. The nearest is Provence (PROVENCE) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Provence swatch →

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