Preserved Moss 327-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #5F6C5C, estimated LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusty Mountain from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #5F6C5C · 327-6DB
Preserved Moss
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Preserved Moss Technical Profile
HEX Code#5F6C5C
RGB95, 108, 92
Estimated LRV13.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Preserved Moss
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Preserved Moss
#5F6C5C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#649774
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Preserved Moss
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Preserved 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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Preserved Moss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Preserved Moss have?
Preserved Moss by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Preserved Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Preserved Moss are Dusty Mountain by Behr (a close digital match), Less Travelled by Behr (a close digital match), Royal Orchard by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Preserved 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 Preserved Moss?
Preserved Moss has a estimated lightness value of 13.9, 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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