Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Mossy Agate |
| SKU | 120-7DB |
| Hex | #A6831E |
| RGB | 166, 131, 30 |
| HSL | 45°, 69%, 38% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
8 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Mossy Agate
Glidden has no exact twin of Mossy Agate. The nearest is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Autumn Festival 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mossy Agate
Hirshfield's 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 →
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 →