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Mossy

#857349

RGB 133, 115, 73 · HSL 42°, 29%, 40% · CMYK 0, 14, 45, 48

Mossy is #857349 in HEX — rgb(133, 115, 73), hsl(42°, 29%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 45%, 48%).

Mossy pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 29%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#857349

RGB133, 115, 73

HSL42°, 29%, 40%

HSV42°, 45%, 52%

CMYK0, 14, 45, 48

Decimal8745801

CSS RGBrgb(133, 115, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 29%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Mossy DE6189

Exact match

Behr

Eden Prairie PPU6-20

ΔE 1.3 · #877448

Vista Paint

Herald's Trumpet C-318

ΔE 1.4 · #887349

Hallman-Lindsay

Herald's Trumpet 319

ΔE 1.8 · #8A754C

Dulux

Mud House S16C8

ΔE 2 · #846F46

PPG

Rustic Ranch 1104-6

ΔE 2.7 · #8D794F

Benjamin Moore

Aged 231

ΔE 3 · #806D47

Sherwin-Williams

Eminent Bronze SW6412

ΔE 4.5 · #7A6841

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 5.3 · #947952

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.5 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 7.3 · #7E7B52

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 9.2 · #6F6A49

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 9.7 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 11.4 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 11.6 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 13.8 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#857349

#485A84

Analogous

#845448

#857349

#788448

Triadic

#857349

#488472

#724884

Split-Complementary

#857349

#487884

#544884

Tetradic

#857349

#488454

#485A84

#844878

Monochromatic

#211C12

#52472D

#857349

#AE9A6B

#C9BB9C

Rectangle

#857349

#5A8448

#485A84

#724884

Compound

#857349

#788448

#485A84

#544884

Variations

Lighter

#A89361

#BAAC8D

#D4CEBF

Darker

#6A5C39

#4A3F26

#2C2516

Saturation

#6F6A5D

#847248

#A88024

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.62:1

vs Black

4.55:1

Deuteranopia

#857349

#807749

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#857349

#767650

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#857349

#876E72

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mossy brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#A38352

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#857349

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#908876

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#414E6C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #857349;

CSS — background

background-color: #857349;

CSS Variable

--color-mossy: #857349;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mossy': '#857349' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#857349] text-[#857349]

SCSS

$mossy: #857349;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #857349?

#857349 is Mossy, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #857349 warm or cool?

Mossy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mossy?

Mossy works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Mossy?

Mossy pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mossy?

You can download Mossy on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Mossy?

The hex code is #857349. In RGB it's 133, 115, 73, and in HSL it's 42°, 29%, 40%.

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