Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Oakmoss |
| SKU | 6005-3C |
| Hex | #B9B18D |
| RGB | 185, 177, 141 |
| HSL | 49°, 24%, 64% |
| LRV | 43.5 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Oakmoss
Oakmoss sits in the mid-range at LRV 43.5, 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.
Oakmoss 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
PPG / Glidden
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 Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Oakmoss within Valspar'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 #B9B18D in HSL space. Pair Oakmoss 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.
Valspar Oakmoss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Oakmoss 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 Valspar 6005-3C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oakmoss
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Koi Pond (SW 7727), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Oakmoss without repainting risk. See the full Koi Pond swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Oakmoss
Behr's nearest match is Lichen (MQ6-56), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Oakmoss without repainting risk. See the full Lichen swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Oakmoss
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Oakmoss is Yorkshire Tan (HC-23) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yorkshire Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Oakmoss
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Oakmoss is Easy (PPG1026-3) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Easy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Oakmoss
At Glidden, the closest color to Oakmoss is Dusty Khaki (45YY 41/181) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Khaki swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Oakmoss
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Speckled Shell (323-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 43.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Oakmoss without repainting risk. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oakmoss
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Koi Pond (HGSW 7727), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Oakmoss without repainting risk. See the full Koi Pond swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Oakmoss
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Oakmoss is Trail Blazer (DET633) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trail Blazer swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Oakmoss
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Oakmoss. The nearest is Seasonal (JG-51) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seasonal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Oakmoss
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Oakmoss is Ball Green (NO. 75) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ball Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Oakmoss
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Oakmoss. The nearest is Olive Gold (0281) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Olive Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Oakmoss
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Oakmoss is Highway (0394) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highway swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Oakmoss
The closest Rodda equivalent of Oakmoss is Artichoke (CA160). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43.5). If Rodda is your counter, order Artichoke and you'll get the same color. See the full Artichoke swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Oakmoss
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Oakmoss is Serendipity (C2-668) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serendipity swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Oakmoss
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Oakmoss. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Oakmoss
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Oakmoss is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Oakmoss
At Kompozit, the closest color to Oakmoss is Highway (0394) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highway swatch →