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Ref. #ACBA16 · 2027-20

Spring Moss

42%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Spring Moss Technical Profile

What color is Spring Moss? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #ACBA16. Colors similar to Spring Moss include Sherwin-Williams Center Stage, Valspar Asparagus, Behr Green Neon. Spring Moss has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 42 gives Spring Moss depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Spring Moss reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.

HEX Code#ACBA16
RGB172, 186, 22
LRV41.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors Similar to Spring Moss

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

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Green Neon

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Hopscotch

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Limette

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Green Gone Wild

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Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Spring Moss

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Spring Moss

#ACBA16

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#77BD46

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Spring Moss

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Spring Moss

Complement

Tanzanite

Spring Moss Room Palettes

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

Walls

April Showers

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Avocado

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Serene Breeze

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Grassy Fields

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Olympic Mountains

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Blue Suede Shoes

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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

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Spring Moss — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Spring Moss have?
Spring Moss by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Spring Moss from other brands?
The closest matches are Center Stage by Sherwin-Williams (#B2C216), Asparagus by Valspar (#AEB83A), Green Neon by Behr (#A8C200). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Spring Moss?
Spring Moss has an LRV of 41.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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