Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Spanish Moss |
| SKU | ES-44 |
| Hex | #675D53 |
| RGB | 103, 93, 83 |
| HSL | 30°, 11%, 36% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Spanish Moss
With an LRV of 11, Spanish Moss is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its orange 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Spanish Moss works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Spanish 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 #675D53 in HSL space. Pair Spanish 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 Spanish Moss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Spanish 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 ES-44 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spanish Moss
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Spanish Moss is Manor House (SW 7505) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Manor House swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Spanish Moss
At Behr, the closest color to Spanish Moss is Aging Barrel (PPU5-02) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aging Barrel swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Spanish Moss
Valspar's nearest match is Snakeskin (T591), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.2 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spanish Moss without repainting risk. See the full Snakeskin swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Spanish Moss
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Spanish Moss is Oswego Tea (PPG1005-6) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oswego Tea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Spanish Moss
Glidden's nearest match is Wild Truffle (30YY 11/076), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spanish Moss without repainting risk. See the full Wild Truffle swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Spanish Moss
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Spanish Moss is Ashen (447-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ashen swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spanish Moss
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Spanish Moss is Sea Otter (HGSW 2441) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Otter swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Spanish Moss
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Three Bears (DEBN34), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spanish Moss without repainting risk. See the full Three Bears swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Spanish Moss
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Spanish Moss is Mosswood (JG-168) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mosswood swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Spanish Moss
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wildwood (0214), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spanish Moss without repainting risk. See the full Wildwood swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Spanish Moss
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Spanish Moss. The nearest is Hannover Hills (0228) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hannover Hills swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Spanish Moss
At Rodda, the closest color to Spanish Moss is Foothills (CA084) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Foothills swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Spanish Moss
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Spanish Moss. The nearest is James Brown (C2-870) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full James Brown swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Spanish Moss
Kompozit has no exact twin of Spanish Moss. The nearest is Hannover Hills (0228) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hannover Hills swatch →