Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Scottish Moss |
| SKU | 8002-25G |
| Hex | #A88B2D |
| RGB | 168, 139, 45 |
| HSL | 46°, 58%, 42% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Scottish Moss
Scottish 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 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.
Scottish Moss 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
11 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Scottish Moss 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 #A88B2D in HSL space. Pair Scottish 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.
Valspar Scottish Moss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Scottish 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 Valspar 8002-25G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Scottish Moss
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Scottish Moss. The nearest is Offbeat Green (SW 6706) at ΔE 4.24 — 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 Offbeat Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Scottish Moss
Behr's nearest match is Indian Spice (M300-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Scottish Moss without repainting risk. See the full Indian Spice swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Scottish Moss
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Scottish Moss. The nearest is Willow Green (2150-10) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Willow Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Scottish Moss
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Scottish Moss is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Scottish Moss
At Glidden, the closest color to Scottish Moss is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Scottish Moss
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Scottish Moss is Artichoke Stem (122-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke Stem swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Scottish Moss
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Scottish Moss. The nearest is Aloe & Green Tea (HGSW 1231) at ΔE 4.24 — 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 Aloe & Green Tea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Scottish Moss
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sullen Gold (DE5454), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Scottish Moss without repainting risk. See the full Sullen Gold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Scottish Moss
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Scottish Moss. The nearest is Saffron Valley (0872) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Scottish Moss
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Scottish Moss. The nearest is Rain Boots (0802) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Scottish Moss
Kompozit has no exact twin of Scottish Moss. The nearest is Rain Boots (0802) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Boots swatch →