Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Natchez Moss |
| SKU | PPU9-05 |
| Hex | #B1A771 |
| RGB | 177, 167, 113 |
| HSL | 51°, 29%, 57% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr 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.
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.
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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Natchez Moss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Natchez 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 PPU9-05 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Natchez Moss
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Natchez Moss is Ryegrass (SW 6423) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ryegrass swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Natchez Moss
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Natchez Moss is Agave (AF-420) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Agave swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Natchez Moss
Valspar's nearest match is Geek Chic (P022), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36.2 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Natchez Moss without repainting risk. See the full Geek Chic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Natchez Moss
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Old Times Sake (PPG11-05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Natchez Moss without repainting risk. See the full Old Times Sake swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Natchez Moss
Glidden's nearest match is Spanish Olive (70YY 37/296), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Natchez Moss without repainting risk. See the full Spanish Olive swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Natchez Moss
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Natchez Moss is Fried Pickle (224-4DB). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Fried Pickle and you'll get the same color. See the full Fried Pickle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Natchez Moss
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Natchez Moss is Ryegrass Seed (HGSW 2234) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ryegrass Seed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Natchez Moss
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Twine (DE5501), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Natchez Moss without repainting risk. See the full Twine swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Natchez Moss
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Crack Willow (0395), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Natchez Moss without repainting risk. See the full Crack Willow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Natchez Moss
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Crack Willow (0395), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Natchez Moss without repainting risk. See the full Crack Willow swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Natchez Moss
At Rodda, the closest color to Natchez Moss is Heathered Herb (R050) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Natchez Moss
Kompozit's nearest match is Crack Willow (0395), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Natchez Moss without repainting risk. See the full Crack Willow swatch →