Moss Cottage DET608 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #42544C, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #42544C · DET608
Moss Cottage
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Moss Cottage Technical Profile
HEX Code#42544C
RGB66, 84, 76
Estimated LRV8.0
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Moss Cottage
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Minnesota Pines
Dutch Boy
#42514A
Close digital match
Gedney Green
Hirshfield's
#40534E
Close digital match
Gedney Green
Vista Paint
#43544F
Close digital match
Peacock House
Valspar
#405550
Close digital match
Crisp Romaine
Benjamin Moore
#455952
Close digital match
Billiard Green
Sherwin-Williams
#45584D
Close digital match
Dark Everglade
Behr
#3D554F
Similar digital color
Deep Forest Pine
PPG
#405851
Similar digital color
Alpine Valley
Kilz
#425649
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Beverly
Farrow & Ball
#4C5C4A
Visible digital difference
Basalt Grey
RAL
#4E5754
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Moss Cottage
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Moss Cottage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moss Cottage are Minnesota Pines by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Gedney Green by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Gedney Green by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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