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Silken Moss
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silken Moss Technical Profile
What color is Silken Moss? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #82704F. Colors similar to Silken Moss include PPG Outrigger, PPG Leather Loafers, Behr Belgian Sweet. Silken Moss has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Silken Moss creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Silken Moss pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Silken Moss
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silken Moss
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silken Moss
#82704F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#949B69
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silken Moss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silken 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 Silken Moss.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silken Moss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silken Moss have?
Silken Moss by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Silken Moss from other brands?
The closest matches are Outrigger by PPG (#82714D), Leather Loafers by PPG (#867354), Belgian Sweet by Behr (#7F7054). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Silken Moss?
Silken Moss has an LRV of 16.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Silken Moss's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.