Winter Moss
V105-3 · #9FB9BF · LRV 45.8 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Adirondack Blue22
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Winter Moss45.8
- 4Ocean Boulevard53
- 5Refresh59
What Color Is Winter Moss, Really?
Winter Moss reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar V105-3 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Winter Moss
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Winter 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 V105-3 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 | French MoireSW 9056 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.0 | 47 | Color page → |
| Behr | Peaceful BlueS470-3 · Behr | 1.9 | 44 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Cape Blue1642 · Benjamin Moore | 0.5 | 47 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Lazy RiverPPG1148-4_1 · PPG / Glidden | 1.6 | 47 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Blue By YouPPG1035-3 · Glidden | 1.5 | 45 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Valor337-3DB · Dutch Boy | 2.8 | 45 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The 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.
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 #9FB9BF in HSL space. Pair Winter Moss with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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