Tropical Moss DE5486 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D2C478, estimated LRV 55 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Avalon from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #D2C478 · DE5486
Tropical Moss
55%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tropical Moss Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2C478
RGB210, 196, 120
Estimated LRV54.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Tropical Moss
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Moss
#D2C478
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3B87A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Moss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical 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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Tropical Moss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Moss have?
Tropical Moss 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 Tropical Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Moss are Avalon by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Serene Scene by PPG (a close digital match), Crushed Cumin by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tropical 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 Tropical Moss?
Tropical Moss has a estimated lightness value of 54.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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