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Dutch Boy Cedar and Moss322-4DB · #AAA077 · LRV 35

Cedar and Moss reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dutch Boy 322-4DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY CEDAR AND MOSS
RGB 170, 160, 119LRV 35

Color spec

BrandDutch Boy
NameCedar and Moss
SKU322-4DB
Hex#AAA077
RGB170, 160, 119
HSL48°, 23%, 57%
LRV35
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Dutch Boy Cedar and Moss

Cedar and 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.

Cedar and 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 by brand

15 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.64
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 42 · #ACA17D · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 36
SW 7733 · #B3A479 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 38
SW 7728 · #A29F80 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 34

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.07
All neutral at Behr →
PPU9-04 · #A69D74 · ΔE 1.07 · LRV 33
PPU9-4 · #A69D74 · ΔE 1.07 · LRV 33
S350-4A · #A7A07E · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 35
QE-36 · #AD9C74 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 34

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
2143-30 · #A59C79 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 33
1524 · #ACA182 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 35
HC-98 · #ACA182 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 35
495 · #A2A175 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 34

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.4
All neutral at Valspar →
V095-4 · #A9A07C · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 35
P022 · #ACA371 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 36.2
8003-27D · #A69E7E · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 34
6002-4A · #A29F73 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 33.6

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.64
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1114-5 · #A59D71 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 33
PPG11-05 · #B0A26B · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 36
PPG1123-5 · #A5A583 · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 37
PPG1099-5 · #AF9A74 · ΔE 4.94 · LRV 33

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.44
All neutral at Glidden →
50YY 34/250 · #ADA073 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 34
PPG1114-5 · #A49D70 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 33
70YY 34/180 · #A6A281 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 34
PPG1099-5 · #AF9A73 · ΔE 4.8 · LRV 33

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.88
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET506 · #A9A482 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 36
DESS23 · #AD9F81 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 35
DE6173 · #B4A07A · ΔE 4.45 · LRV 34

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.05
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-166 · #B1A789 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 39
JG-52 · #9C9878 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 31

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.84
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 12 · #A49C7C · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 33

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.55
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0359 · #A69C7B · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 33
0324 · #AF9C70 · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 34
0303 · #B39D74 · ΔE 4.8 · LRV 35

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.97
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0395 · #B0A470 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 37
0351 · #A79B7E · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 34
0415 · #9E9F7D · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 35

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.33
All neutral at Rodda →
CA161 · #AEA68A · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 38
CA148 · #A79879 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 32

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.56
All neutral at C2 Paint →
BD77 · #A3A278 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 35
C2-873 · #A79E81 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 34
C2-874 · #B29C6D · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 34

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.8
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
CHATEAU GREY · #A49C77 · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 33

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.97
All neutral at Kompozit →
0395 · #B0A470 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 37
0351 · #A79B7E · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 33
0415 · #9E9F7D · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 34

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

The nearest shades to Cedar and Moss within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

323-4DB · LRV 36
321-4DB · LRV 34
216-4DB · LRV 35
415-5DB · LRV 33
324-4DB · LRV 33
416-5DB · LRV 34

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #AAA077 in HSL space. Pair Cedar and Moss with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#AAA077 + #7781AA
TRIADIC
#AAA077 · #77AAA0 · #A077AA
ANALOGOUS
#AA8777 · #AAA077 · #9AAA77

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.62:1fail
Sample text on black
8:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dutch Boy Cedar and Moss Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Cedar and 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 Dutch Boy 322-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ruskin Room Green (SW 42), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Cedar and Moss without repainting risk. See the full Ruskin Room Green swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

At Behr, the closest color to Cedar and Moss is Dried Rosemary (S350-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.18, 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 Dried Rosemary swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Cedar and Moss. The nearest is Hillside Green (495) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hillside Green swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

Valspar's nearest match is Summer Valley (V095-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Cedar and Moss without repainting risk. See the full Summer Valley swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Pea Soup (PPG1114-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Cedar and Moss without repainting risk. See the full Pea Soup swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

Glidden's nearest match is Spring Awakening (50YY 34/250), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Cedar and Moss without repainting risk. See the full Spring Awakening swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cedar and Moss is Eastlake Olive (DET506) — very close at ΔE 2.88, 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 Eastlake Olive swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Cedar and Moss. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cedar and Moss is Green Stone (NO. 12) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Stone swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Cedar and Moss. The nearest is Upon Reflection (0324) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Upon Reflection swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cedar and Moss is Crack Willow (0395) — very close at ΔE 2.97, 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 Crack Willow swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

Rodda has no exact twin of Cedar and Moss. The nearest is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cedar and Moss. The nearest is Creeping Thyme (BD77) at ΔE 3.56 — 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 →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

Annie Sloan's nearest match is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Cedar and Moss without repainting risk. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Cedar and Moss

At Kompozit, the closest color to Cedar and Moss is Crack Willow (0395) — very close at ΔE 2.97, 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 Crack Willow swatch →

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