Natchez Moss
PPU9-05 · #B1A771 · LRV 38 — warm yellow tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Thai Curry21
- 2Peristyle Brass30
- 3Natchez Moss38
- 4Honey Tea52
- 5Jackfruit62
What Color Is Natchez Moss, Really?
Natchez Moss reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Behr PPU9-05 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Natchez Moss
Natchez 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.
How Lighting Changes Natchez Moss
Natchez 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.
Most complaints about Natchez Moss are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr PPU9-05 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | RyegrassSW 6423 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.1 | 40 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | AgaveAF-420 · Benjamin Moore | 2.6 | 37 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Geek ChicP022 · Valspar | 1.5 | 36.2 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Old Times SakePPG11-05 · PPG / Glidden | 1.9 | 36 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Spanish Olive70YY 37/296 · Glidden | 1.5 | 37 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Fried Pickle224-4DB · Dutch Boy | 0.6 | 38 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Natchez Moss within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B1A771 in HSL space. Pair Natchez Moss with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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