Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Winter Moss |
| SKU | V105-3 |
| Hex | #9FB9BF |
| RGB | 159, 185, 191 |
| HSL | 191°, 20%, 69% |
| LRV | 45.8 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Winter Moss
Winter Moss sits in the mid-range at LRV 45.8, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Winter Moss is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Winter 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 #9FB9BF in HSL space. Pair Winter 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 Winter Moss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Winter 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 V105-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter Moss
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is French Moire (SW 9056), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 45.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Moss without repainting risk. See the full French Moire swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Winter Moss
At Behr, the closest color to Winter Moss is Gray Wool (MQ6-4) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Wool swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Winter Moss
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Winter Moss is Cape Blue (1642). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 45.8). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cape Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Cape Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Winter Moss
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Lazy River (PPG1148-4_1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 45.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Moss without repainting risk. See the full Lazy River swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Winter Moss
Glidden's nearest match is Blue By You (PPG1035-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Moss without repainting risk. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Winter Moss
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Winter Moss is Valor (337-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Valor swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter Moss
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Infinity Falls (HGSW 2345), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Moss without repainting risk. See the full Infinity Falls swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Winter Moss
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Winter Moss. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Winter Moss
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Winter Moss is Trisha's Eyes (0666) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Winter Moss
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Winter Moss. The nearest is Lucinda (H0042) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 45.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Winter Moss
Rodda has no exact twin of Winter Moss. The nearest is Patina (CA190) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 45.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Winter Moss
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Winter Moss is Fauquier Spring (BD19) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fauquier Spring swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Winter Moss
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Winter Moss is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Winter Moss
At Backdrop, the closest color to Winter Moss is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Winter Moss
Kompozit has no exact twin of Winter Moss. The nearest is Trisha's Eyes (0666) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 45.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →