Moss paint colors
Top picks for moss
6 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named moss every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More moss shades
3 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Moss at every US brand
10 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full moss lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Top Kompozit moss
18 in deckKompozit's deck has 18 colors that match the moss band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About moss
Moss is a soft yellow-green warmer than sage and more grounded than fern, borrowing the slightly dusty quality of forest-floor growth. The yellow undertone keeps it inviting in low light, where bluer greens would go cold. Mid-range LRV makes it stable across north and south exposures without dramatic shifts.
Use it on bedroom walls, library built-ins, and powder rooms. Pair with oak, aged brass, linen, and warm whites. Avoid stark cool greys, which flatten the warmth. Designer alternatives: BM Nantucket Gray, SW Artichoke, F&B Lichen.