Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Mossy Gold |
| SKU | PPG11-17 |
| Hex | #9C9374 |
| RGB | 156, 147, 116 |
| HSL | 46°, 17%, 53% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Mossy Gold
Mossy Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Mossy Gold 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 by brand
17 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Mossy Gold within PPG / 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 #9C9374 in HSL space. Pair Mossy Gold 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.
PPG / Glidden Mossy Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mossy Gold 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 PPG / Glidden PPG11-17 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mossy Gold
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mossy Gold. The nearest is Barro Verde (SW 9123) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Barro Verde swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mossy Gold
Behr's nearest match is Caraway (PMD-37), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mossy Gold without repainting risk. See the full Caraway swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mossy Gold
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bed of Ferns (1511), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mossy Gold without repainting risk. See the full Bed of Ferns swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mossy Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Mossy Gold is Churchill Downs (V147-4) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.2 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Churchill Downs swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mossy Gold
The closest Glidden equivalent of Mossy Gold is Mossy Gold (PPG11-17). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Glidden is your counter, order Mossy Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Mossy Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mossy Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mossy Gold is Bronze Yellow (321-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) 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 Mossy Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mossy Gold. The nearest is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mossy Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Basket Weaving (DEBN58), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mossy Gold without repainting risk. See the full Basket Weaving swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mossy Gold
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Mossy Gold is Countryside (JG-52) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Countryside swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mossy Gold
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Mossy Gold. The nearest is Drab (NO. 41) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mossy Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mossy Gold is Kinderhook Clay (H123) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mossy Gold
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mossy Gold. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mossy Gold
Rodda has no exact twin of Mossy Gold. The nearest is Basil (CA143) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Basil swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mossy Gold
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Mossy Gold. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mossy Gold
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Mossy Gold is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mossy Gold
Kompozit has no exact twin of Mossy Gold. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →