Soft Moss DE5610 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CCE1C7, LRV 71 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Budding Green from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCE1C7 · DE5610
Soft Moss
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soft Moss Technical Profile
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Soft Moss in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft 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-EdwardsSoft Moss
Nearly identical
KilzBudding Green
Budding Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Jocular Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crocodile Dreams
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dreamcatcher
PPG
Nearly identical
Flora
Behr
Nearly identical
Pistachio
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Springfield
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Creamy Mint
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Graceful Mint
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Moss in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Moss are Budding Green by Kilz (a near-identical match), Jocular Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Crocodile Dreams by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Soft Moss?
Soft Moss has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Moss's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.