GREENS

Mossy Cavern

#A4A97B

RGB 164, 169, 123 · HSL 67°, 21%, 57% · CMYK 3, 0, 27, 34

Mossy Cavern is #A4A97B in HEX — rgb(164, 169, 123), hsl(67°, 21%, 57%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 27%, 34%).

Mossy Cavern pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 21%, 57%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#A4A97B

RGB164, 169, 123

HSL67°, 21%, 57%

HSV67°, 27%, 66%

CMYK3, 0, 27, 34

Decimal10791291

CSS RGBrgb(164, 169, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 21%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Winter Sage BNC-16

ΔE 0.8 · #A3A779

Benjamin Moore

Barefoot CSP-840

ΔE 2.4 · #9CA476

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Grass DE5536

ΔE 2.5 · #A2A57B

Vista Paint

Mossy Log K-411

ΔE 2.7 · #A8A77B

Sherwin-Williams

Cucuzza Verde SW9038

ΔE 3 · #9BA373

Valspar

Brisk Olive 6002-4A

ΔE 3.3 · #A3A47B

PPG

Dill 1122-5

ΔE 3.3 · #9DA073

Dulux

Cucumber Crush S19D4

ΔE 4.8 · #A3AC86

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 4.9 · #9CAD7F

Kilz

Rosemary Plant LG150-02

ΔE 4.9 · #A2A580

Hallman-Lindsay

Bamboo Forest 401

ΔE 5.6 · #B1A979

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 5.8 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 7.6 · #969873

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 8.5 · #9E9764

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 10.2 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A4A97B

#807AA8

Analogous

#A8977A

#A4A97B

#8CA87A

Triadic

#A4A97B

#7AA3A8

#A87AA3

Split-Complementary

#A4A97B

#7A8CA8

#977AA8

Tetradic

#A4A97B

#7AA897

#807AA8

#A87A8C

Monochromatic

#505336

#7C8255

#A4A97B

#C3C7A9

#E3E5D7

Rectangle

#A4A97B

#7AA880

#807AA8

#A87AA3

Compound

#A4A97B

#8CA87A

#807AA8

#977AA8

Variations

Lighter

#B5BA95

#C6C9B1

#DDDED3

Darker

#888E5B

#5E623D

#373A23

Saturation

#97988A

#A3A87A

#C4D44F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4A97B

#ADA47C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4A97B

#A8A882

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4A97B

#A7A3A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mossy Cavern sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#BAAB77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4A97B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8B09C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#645D9A

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #A4A97B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4A97B;

CSS Variable

--color-mossy-cavern: #A4A97B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mossy-cavern': '#A4A97B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4A97B] text-[#A4A97B]

SCSS

$mossy-cavern: #A4A97B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4A97B?

#A4A97B is Mossy Cavern, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #A4A97B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mossy Cavern?

Mossy Cavern works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Mossy Cavern?

Mossy Cavern pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mossy Cavern?

You can download Mossy Cavern 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 Cavern?

The hex code is #A4A97B. In RGB it's 164, 169, 123, and in HSL it's 67°, 21%, 57%.

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