Ground Moss 222-7DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #9C8B1F, LRV 26 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Offbeat Green from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9C8B1F · 222-7DB
Ground Moss
26%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Ground Moss Technical Profile
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Ground Moss in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ground Moss in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyGround Moss
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsOffbeat Green
Offbeat Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Curry
RAL
Very similar
Ornamental Grass
Vista Paint
Very similar
Banana Leaf
Behr
Very similar
Green Of Spring
Kilz
Very similar
Autumn Festival
PPG
Very similar
Gecko
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Apple Jade
Valspar
Very similar
Rain Boots
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Willow Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Beeswax .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ground Moss
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ground Moss
#9C8B1F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#84A747
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ground Moss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ground 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Ground Moss.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ground Moss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ground Moss have?
Ground Moss by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) 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 Ground Moss in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ground Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ground Moss are Offbeat Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Curry by RAL (a very close match), Ornamental Grass by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Ground 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 Ground Moss?
Ground Moss has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ground Moss's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.