Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Summer Moss |
| SKU | V057-4 |
| Hex | #B3A85B |
| RGB | 179, 168, 91 |
| HSL | 53°, 37%, 53% |
| LRV | 38.5 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Summer Moss
Summer Moss sits in the mid-range at LRV 38.5, 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.
Summer 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 Summer 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 #B3A85B in HSL space. Pair Summer 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 Summer Moss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Summer 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 V057-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Moss
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Summer Moss is Parakeet (SW 6711) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parakeet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Summer Moss
At Behr, the closest color to Summer Moss is Desert Moss (360F-5) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Moss swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Summer Moss
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Summer Moss is Wasabi (AF-430). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 38.5). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Wasabi and you'll get the same color. See the full Wasabi swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Summer Moss
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Summer Moss is Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Scribbles swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Summer Moss
Glidden has no exact twin of Summer Moss. The nearest is Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Woolen Mittens swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Moss
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Summer Moss is Parakeet (HGSW 1243) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parakeet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Summer Moss
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Summer Moss. The nearest is Lemon Curry (DEFD26) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Curry swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Summer Moss
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Summer Moss is The Goods (0794) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full The Goods swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Summer Moss
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Summer Moss is The Goods (0794) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full The Goods swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Summer Moss
At Kompozit, the closest color to Summer Moss is The Goods (0794) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full The Goods swatch →