Secret Moss
5005-2A · #979B92 · LRV 32 — neutral with no strong undertone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Black Fox7
- 2Pewter Green12
- 3Secret Moss32
- 4Stardew43
- 5Palladian Blue60
What Color Is Secret Moss, Really?
Secret Moss reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar 5005-2A behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Secret Moss
Secret Moss is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
How Lighting Changes Secret Moss
Secret Moss sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Secret Moss are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 5005-2A directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Acacia HazeSW 9132 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.1 | 32 | Color page → |
| Behr | Laurel LeafPMD-56 · Behr | 3.2 | 32 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Arctic Shadows1559 · Benjamin Moore | 2.2 | 32 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Green Tea LeafPPG1128-5 · PPG / Glidden | 3.6 | 31 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Greycliffe50GY 32/046 · Glidden | 1.1 | 32 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Padlock Gray438-4DB · Dutch Boy | 4.6 | 31 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Secret Moss within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #979B92 in HSL space. Pair Secret Moss with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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