Desert Moss 360F-5 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B9A64B, estimated LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rain Slicker from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B9A64B · 360F-5
Desert Moss
38%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Desert Moss Technical Profile
HEX Code#B9A64B
RGB185, 166, 75
Estimated LRV38.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Desert Moss
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Moss
#B9A64B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2B47E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Moss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Moss Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Desert Moss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Moss have?
Desert Moss by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Desert Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Moss are Rain Slicker by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Rain Slicker by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Lemon Curry by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert Moss's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Desert Moss?
Desert Moss has a estimated lightness value of 38.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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