Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Mossy Agate |
| SKU | 120-7DB |
| Hex | #A6831E |
| RGB | 166, 131, 30 |
| HSL | 45°, 69%, 38% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Mossy Agate
Mossy Agate sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Mossy Agate 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.
Behr
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Mossy Agate 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 #A6831E in HSL space. Pair Mossy Agate 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 Mossy Agate Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mossy Agate 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 120-7DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Mossy Agate
Behr's nearest match is Indian Spice (M300-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mossy Agate without repainting risk. See the full Indian Spice swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mossy Agate
At Valspar, the closest color to Mossy Agate is Nouveau Green (P093) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23.2 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nouveau Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mossy Agate
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Mossy Agate. The nearest is Peanut Brittle (DE5447) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peanut Brittle swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mossy Agate
Kompozit has no exact twin of Mossy Agate. The nearest is Saffron Valley (0872) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mossy Agate
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Mossy Agate. The nearest is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mossy Agate
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Mossy Agate — the nearest deck color, Mustard Olive (2151-10), is clearly different (ΔE 5.05). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 120-7DB instead. See the full Mustard Olive swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mossy Agate
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Mossy Agate — the nearest deck color, Saffron Valley (0872), is clearly different (ΔE 5.28). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 120-7DB instead. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mossy Agate
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Mossy Agate — the nearest deck color, Offbeat Green (SW 6706), is clearly different (ΔE 6.01). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 120-7DB instead. See the full Offbeat Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mossy Agate
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Mossy Agate — the nearest deck color, Pumpkin (C2-647), is clearly different (ΔE 7.18). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 120-7DB instead. See the full Pumpkin swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mossy Agate
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Mossy Agate — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 11.42). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 120-7DB instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mossy Agate
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Mossy Agate — the nearest deck color, Wet Sand (NO. 46), is clearly different (ΔE 13.41). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 120-7DB instead. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mossy Agate
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mossy Agate — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 16.61). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 120-7DB instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mossy Agate
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Mossy Agate — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 20.07). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 120-7DB instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →