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Ref. #98B086 · BXC-82

Potting Moss

34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Potting Moss BXC-82 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #98B086, 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.

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Potting Moss Technical Profile

HEX Code#98B086
RGB152, 176, 134
LRV34.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr

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Potting Moss in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Potting Moss in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrPotting Moss
Nearly identical
PPGCloistered Garden Green

Cloistered Garden Green

PPG

Nearly identical

Calm Forest

Kilz

Nearly identical

Mistletoe Kiss

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Venetian Glass

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Venetian Glass

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Perrenial Garden

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Haven

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Cool Green

Valspar

Very similar

Grenada Green

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Pale Green

RAL

Very similar

Thrive .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Breakfast Room Green

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Potting Moss

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Potting Moss

#98B086

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85AD88

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Calm Forest

Complement

Purple Statice

Potting Moss Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Coriander Seed

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Iced Slate

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Degas Pink

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Candy Violet

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Potting Moss.

Pesto Green

Behr · PPU11-5

#98A98B

Pesto Green

Behr · PPU11-05

#98A98C

Clary Sage

Behr · PPU11-7

#9FA687

Mountain Sage

Behr · PMD-36

#A3AA8C

Green Amazons

Behr · PPH-53

#98A893

Verde Amazonas

Behr · PPH-53 (HISP)

#98A893

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Willow White

PPG · 10GY 83/125

#E9EED7

Dream Grass

Valspar · 8003-27A

#E4E0CB

Emerald Lights

Vista Paint · AC155

#386D50

Green Galore

Valspar · 6004-10B

#67B771

Mint Grasshopper

Vista Paint · 0719

#E1F0DE

Organic Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6732

#7FAC6E

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Potting Moss in your own space before committing.
What colors match Potting Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Potting Moss are Cloistered Garden Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Calm Forest by Kilz (a near-identical match), Mistletoe Kiss by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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