Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Shade Moss |
| SKU | BD36 |
| Hex | #A58A65 |
| RGB | 165, 138, 101 |
| HSL | 35°, 26%, 52% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Shade Moss
Shade Moss sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Shade Moss is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Magnolia Home
Behr
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Shade Moss within C2 Paint'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 #A58A65 in HSL space. Pair Shade 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.
C2 Paint Shade Moss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shade 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 C2 Paint BD36 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Shade Moss
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Shade Moss is Gold Taffeta (0276). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Kompozit is your counter, order Gold Taffeta and you'll get the same color. See the full Gold Taffeta swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shade Moss
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Shade Moss is Coffee With Cream (PPG1086-6). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Coffee With Cream and you'll get the same color. See the full Coffee With Cream swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shade Moss
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Shade Moss is Rocky Ridge (DE6145). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Rocky Ridge and you'll get the same color. See the full Rocky Ridge swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shade Moss
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tangled Twine (SW 9538), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shade Moss without repainting risk. See the full Tangled Twine swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shade Moss
Valspar's nearest match is River Oak (3004-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.1 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shade Moss without repainting risk. See the full River Oak swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shade Moss
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Turning Leaves (317-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shade Moss without repainting risk. See the full Turning Leaves swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shade Moss
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Shade Moss is Gold Tangiers (0304) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Tangiers swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shade Moss
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Shade Moss is Vintage Crown (JG-152) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shade Moss
At Behr, the closest color to Shade Moss is Distant Land (N260-5) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Distant Land swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shade Moss
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Shade Moss is Green Tea (236) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Tea swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shade Moss
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Shade Moss. The nearest is Drab (NO. 41) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Drab swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Shade Moss
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Shade Moss — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 7.87). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD36 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Shade Moss
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Shade Moss — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 10.72). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD36 instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →