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Peppered Moss

18%LRV Value
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Peppered Moss DEA169 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #807548, LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Archaeological Site from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Peppered Moss Technical Profile

HEX Code#807548
RGB128, 117, 72
LRV17.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Peppered Moss in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Peppered Moss in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsPeppered Moss
Nearly identical
BehrArchaeological Site

Archaeological Site

Behr

Nearly identical

Tropical Twist

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Tropical Twist

Vista Paint

Very similar

Autumn Fern

PPG

Very similar

Autumn Grove

Valspar

Very similar

Greenbrook

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Aegean Olive

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Olive Grey

RAL

Very similar

Edamame

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Olivery

Kilz

Very similar

Dibber

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Peppered Moss

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Peppered Moss

#807548

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#879764

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Peppered Moss

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tropical Twist

Complement

Blue Jewel

Peppered Moss Room Palettes

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

Walls

Silver Creek

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

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Ghost Town

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Fox

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Smashed Grape

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Dover Straits

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Peppered Moss.

Mossy

Dunn-Edwards · DE6189

#857349

Camouflage

Dunn-Edwards · DEA172

#7E7150

Raw Umber

Dunn-Edwards · DET658

#7E6F4F

Verdant Views

Dunn-Edwards · DET508

#75794A

Schindler Brown

Dunn-Edwards · DET659

#8B714C

Bay Leaf

Dunn-Edwards · DEA171

#86793D

More yellow colors from other brands

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

Goldfield

Benjamin Moore · 292

#EBD281

Peter Pan

Hirshfield's · 0786

#A5A966

Joyful

PPG · 1107-2

#F6EEC0

Ray of Light

Hirshfield's · 0827

#FDF2C0

Ancient Olive

Valspar · 6001-3A

#DEDECC

Star Dust

Behr · 390A-1

#FBF9E0

Peppered Moss — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Peppered Moss have?
Peppered Moss by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Peppered Moss in your own space before committing.
What colors match Peppered Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peppered Moss are Archaeological Site by Behr (a near-identical match), Tropical Twist by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Tropical Twist by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Peppered Moss'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 Peppered Moss?
Peppered Moss has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.8, 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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