Olive Moss 2147-20 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #959247, 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.
Ref. #959247 · 2147-20
Olive Moss
27%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Olive Moss Technical Profile
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Olive Moss in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olive 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 MooreOlive Moss
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSpring Fancy
Spring Fancy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Luau Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Martina Olive
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tangy Dill
Behr
Nearly identical
Indolent Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Olive Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Crushed Oregano
Valspar
Very similar
Vegetable Garden
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Better Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Be Yourself
PPG
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive Moss
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
Pure 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
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 Olive 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Olive Moss in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olive Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Moss are Spring Fancy by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Luau Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Martina Olive by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olive Moss's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.