Moss Cottage DET608 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #42544C, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Minnesota Pines from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #42544C · DET608
Moss Cottage
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Moss Cottage Technical Profile
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Moss Cottage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Moss Cottage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMoss Cottage
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyMinnesota Pines
Minnesota Pines
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gedney Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gedney Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peacock House
Valspar
Nearly identical
Crisp Romaine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Billiard Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dark Everglade
Behr
Very similar
Deep Forest Pine
PPG
Very similar
Alpine Valley
Kilz
Very similar
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Basalt Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Moss Cottage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Moss Cottage
#42544C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#507679
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Moss Cottage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Moss Cottage 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Moss Cottage.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Moss Cottage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Moss Cottage have?
Moss Cottage by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Moss Cottage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Moss Cottage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moss Cottage are Minnesota Pines by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Gedney Green by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Gedney Green by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Moss Cottage'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 Moss Cottage?
Moss Cottage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Moss Cottage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.