Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Greenhow Moss |
| SKU | CW-450 |
| Hex | #A6A56C |
| RGB | 166, 165, 108 |
| HSL | 59°, 25%, 54% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Green |
About Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss
Greenhow Moss sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Greenhow Moss is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Greenhow Moss within Benjamin Moore'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 #A6A56C in HSL space. Pair Greenhow 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.
Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Greenhow 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 Benjamin Moore CW-450 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Greenhow Moss
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Glade Green (SW 9669), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Greenhow Moss without repainting risk. See the full Glade Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Greenhow Moss
Behr's nearest match is Ginger Tea (S320-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Greenhow Moss without repainting risk. See the full Ginger Tea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Greenhow Moss
At Valspar, the closest color to Greenhow Moss is Geek Chic (P022) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.2 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Geek Chic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Greenhow Moss
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Greenhow Moss is Always Apple (PPG1118-5) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Always Apple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Greenhow Moss
At Glidden, the closest color to Greenhow Moss is Always Apple (PPG1118-5) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Always Apple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Greenhow Moss
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Greenhow Moss is Hidden Acre (226-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hidden Acre swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Greenhow Moss
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Greenhow Moss. The nearest is Tremont Garden (HGSW 2244) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tremont Garden swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Greenhow Moss
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cocktail Olive (DE5564), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Greenhow Moss without repainting risk. See the full Cocktail Olive swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Greenhow Moss
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Greenhow Moss. The nearest is Shiny Gold (0388) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Greenhow Moss
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Greenhow Moss is Peter Pan (0786) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peter Pan swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Greenhow Moss
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Greenhow Moss. The nearest is Creeping Thyme (BD77) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Creeping Thyme swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Greenhow Moss
Clare has no exact twin of Greenhow Moss. The nearest is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Greenhow Moss
At Kompozit, the closest color to Greenhow Moss is Peter Pan (0786) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peter Pan swatch →