Moss Stone DE5481 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B4A54B, LRV 37 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Moss from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B4A54B · DE5481
Moss Stone
37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Moss Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Moss Stone 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 Stone
Nearly identical
BehrDesert Moss
Desert Moss
Behr
Nearly identical
Rain Slicker
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Olive Tree
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
City Chartreuse
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ochre Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Rain Slicker
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fresh Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Woolen Mittens
PPG
Very similar
Parakeet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hidden Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beeswax .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Moss Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Moss Stone
#B4A54B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0B280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Moss Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Moss Stone 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 Stone.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Moss Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Moss Stone have?
Moss Stone by Dunn-Edwards 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 Moss Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Moss Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moss Stone are Desert Moss by Behr (a near-identical match), Rain Slicker by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Olive Tree by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Moss Stone'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 Stone?
Moss Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Moss Stone's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.