Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Cedar and Moss |
| SKU | 322-4DB |
| Hex | #AAA077 |
| RGB | 170, 160, 119 |
| HSL | 48°, 23%, 57% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
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 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.
Behr
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Cedar and Moss
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Cedar and Moss — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 5.76). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 322-4DB instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cedar and Moss
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cedar and Moss — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 6.92). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 322-4DB instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →