Olive Moss 2147-20 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #959247, estimated LRV 27 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Fancy from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #959247 · 2147-20
Olive Moss
27%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Olive Moss Technical Profile
HEX Code#959247
RGB149, 146, 71
Estimated LRV27.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#959143
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Colors That Work With Olive Moss
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Moss
#959247
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#89A16E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive Moss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive 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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Olive Moss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Moss have?
Olive Moss by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) 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 Olive Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Moss are Spring Fancy by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Luau Green by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Martina Olive by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Olive 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 Olive Moss?
Olive Moss has a estimated lightness value of 27.4, 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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