Greenhow Moss CW-450 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A7A66D, LRV 37 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glade Green from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A7A66D · CW-450
Greenhow Moss
37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Greenhow Moss Technical Profile
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Greenhow Moss in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Greenhow Moss in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGreenhow Moss
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGlade Green
Glade Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ginger Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Spanish Olive
PPG
Very similar
Cocktail Olive
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Throw Rug
Valspar
Very similar
Peter Pan
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hidden Acre
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Peter Pan
Vista Paint
Very similar
Retro Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Very similar
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Greenhow Moss
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Greenhow Moss
#A7A66D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9AAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Greenhow Moss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Greenhow Moss Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Greenhow Moss.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Greenhow Moss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Greenhow Moss have?
Greenhow Moss by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Greenhow Moss in your own space before committing.
What colors match Greenhow Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Greenhow Moss are Glade Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ginger Tea by Behr (a near-identical match), Spanish Olive by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Greenhow 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 Greenhow Moss?
Greenhow Moss has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Greenhow Moss's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.