Moss Stone DE5481 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B4A54B, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #B4A54B · DE5481
Moss Stone
37%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Moss Stone Technical Profile
HEX Code#B4A54B
RGB180, 165, 75
Estimated LRV37.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Moss Stone
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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
Digital 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
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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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Moss Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moss Stone are Desert Moss by Behr (a close digital match), Rain Slicker by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Olive Tree by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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