Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Khaki Moss |
| SKU | 30YY 27/226 |
| Hex | #A18D68 |
| RGB | 161, 141, 104 |
| HSL | 39°, 23%, 52% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Khaki Moss
Khaki Moss sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Khaki 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
20 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Khaki Moss within Glidden'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 #A18D68 in HSL space. Pair Khaki 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.
Glidden Khaki Moss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Khaki 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 Glidden 30YY 27/226 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Khaki Moss
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rattan Palm (SW 9533), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Khaki Moss without repainting risk. See the full Rattan Palm swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Khaki Moss
Behr's nearest match is Distant Land (N260-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Khaki Moss without repainting risk. See the full Distant Land swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Khaki Moss
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Khaki Moss is Green Tea (236). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Green Tea and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Tea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Khaki Moss
The closest Valspar equivalent of Khaki Moss is Caraway Shield (6008-4B). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.6 vs 27). If Valspar is your counter, order Caraway Shield and you'll get the same color. See the full Caraway Shield swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Khaki Moss
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Khaki Moss is Saddle Soap (PPG1102-5) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saddle Soap swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Khaki Moss
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Khaki Moss is Bronze Yellow (321-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronze Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Khaki Moss
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Khaki Moss is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Khaki Moss
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Khaki Moss is Maple Brown Sugar (DET639) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maple Brown Sugar swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Khaki Moss
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Khaki Moss. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Khaki Moss
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Khaki Moss is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Khaki Moss
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Khaki Moss is Historic Town (0283). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Historic Town and you'll get the same color. See the full Historic Town swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Khaki Moss
Hirshfield's's nearest match is All Nighter (0332), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Khaki Moss without repainting risk. See the full All Nighter swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Khaki Moss
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Khaki Moss — the nearest deck color, Brown Sugar (CA054), is clearly different (ΔE 5.48). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30YY 27/226 instead. See the full Brown Sugar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Khaki Moss
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Khaki Moss is Shade Moss (BD36) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shade Moss swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Khaki Moss
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Khaki Moss — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 13.24). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30YY 27/226 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Khaki Moss
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Khaki Moss — the nearest deck color, Bond Street (BOND STREET), is clearly different (ΔE 6.96). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30YY 27/226 instead. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Khaki Moss
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Khaki Moss — the nearest deck color, Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 6.61). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30YY 27/226 instead. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Khaki Moss
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Khaki Moss — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 7.51). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30YY 27/226 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Khaki Moss
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Khaki Moss — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 10.72). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30YY 27/226 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Khaki Moss
Kompozit's nearest match is All Nighter (0332), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Khaki Moss without repainting risk. See the full All Nighter swatch →