Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Mossy Bench |
| SKU | MQ6-11 |
| Hex | #7E9E8E |
| RGB | 126, 158, 142 |
| HSL | 150°, 14%, 56% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
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 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe 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.
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.
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 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 →