Ref. #CCE1C7 · DE5610
Soft Moss
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soft Moss Technical Profile
What color is Soft Moss? It's a light cool green with the hex code #CCE1C7. Colors similar to Soft Moss include Kilz Budding Green, Sherwin-Williams Jocular Green, Valspar Crocodile Dreams. Soft Moss has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 71, Soft Moss reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Soft Moss
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Moss
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Moss
#CCE1C7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD91
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Moss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Moss 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 Soft Moss.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Moss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Moss have?
Soft Moss by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Soft Moss from other brands?
The closest matches are Budding Green by Kilz (#C9E0C5), Jocular Green by Sherwin-Williams (#CCE2CA), Crocodile Dreams by Valspar (#CCDFC4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soft Moss?
Soft Moss has an LRV of 70.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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