Potting Moss BXC-82 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #98B086, estimated LRV 34 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cloistered Garden Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #98B086 · BXC-82
Potting Moss
34%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Potting Moss Technical Profile
HEX Code#98B086
RGB152, 176, 134
Estimated LRV34.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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#9AB189
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#9AAF89
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Colors That Work With Potting Moss
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Potting Moss
#98B086
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD88
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Potting Moss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Potting 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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Potting Moss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Potting Moss have?
Potting Moss by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 Potting Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Potting Moss are Cloistered Garden Green by PPG (a close digital match), Calm Forest by Kilz (a close digital match), Mistletoe Kiss by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Potting 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 Potting Moss?
Potting Moss has a estimated lightness value of 34.0, 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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