Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Ground Moss |
| SKU | 222-7DB |
| Hex | #9C8B1F |
| RGB | 156, 139, 31 |
| HSL | 52°, 67%, 37% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Ground Moss
Ground Moss sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Ground Moss is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Clare
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Ground 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 #9C8B1F in HSL space. Pair Ground 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 Ground Moss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ground 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 222-7DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ground Moss
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ground Moss is Offbeat Green (SW 6706). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Offbeat Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Offbeat Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ground Moss
At Valspar, the closest color to Ground Moss is Parrot Feather (V057-5) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.3 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parrot Feather swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ground Moss
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ground Moss is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ground Moss
At Behr, the closest color to Ground Moss is Banana Leaf (HDC-MD-20) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Banana Leaf swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ground Moss
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Ground Moss. The nearest is Sullen Gold (DE5454) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sullen Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ground Moss
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Ground Moss. The nearest is Willow Green (2150-10) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Willow Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ground Moss
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Ground Moss — the nearest deck color, Martina Olive (0795), is clearly different (ΔE 6.92). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 222-7DB instead. See the full Martina Olive swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ground Moss
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Ground Moss — the nearest deck color, Martina Olive (0795), is clearly different (ΔE 7.5). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 222-7DB instead. See the full Martina Olive swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ground Moss
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Ground Moss — the nearest deck color, Komodo (C2-664), is clearly different (ΔE 9.7). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 222-7DB instead. See the full Komodo swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ground Moss
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Ground Moss — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 14.23). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 222-7DB instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ground Moss
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Ground Moss — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 15.66). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 222-7DB instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ground Moss
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Ground Moss — the nearest deck color, Yeabridge Green (NO. 287), is clearly different (ΔE 15.68). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 222-7DB instead. See the full Yeabridge Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ground Moss
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Ground Moss — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 15.84). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 222-7DB instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →