Peppered Moss DEA169 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #807548, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #807548 · DEA169
Peppered Moss
18%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Peppered Moss Technical Profile
HEX Code#807548
RGB128, 117, 72
Estimated LRV17.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Archaeological Site
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#82754D
Close digital match
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#837946
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#827843
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Colors That Work With Peppered Moss
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Peppered Moss
#807548
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#879764
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Peppered Moss 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Peppered Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peppered Moss are Archaeological Site by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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