Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Ground Moss |
| SKU | 222-7DB |
| Hex | #9C8B1F |
| RGB | 156, 139, 31 |
| HSL | 52°, 67%, 37% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| 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 by brand
10 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Ground Moss
At Glidden, the closest color to Ground Moss is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ground Moss
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ground Moss is Aloe & Green Tea (HGSW 1231). 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Aloe & Green Tea and you'll get the same color. See the full Aloe & Green Tea 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 →