Ref. #616550 · historic-newbury-moss
Newbury Moss
12%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Newbury Moss Technical Profile
What color is Newbury Moss? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #616550. Colors similar to Newbury Moss include Benjamin Moore Jade Romanesque, Vista Paint Newbury Moss, MPC Gordal Olive. Newbury Moss has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Newbury Moss creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Newbury Moss pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Newbury Moss
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Newbury Moss
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Newbury Moss
#616550
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B8B5D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Newbury Moss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Newbury 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Newbury Moss.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Newbury Moss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Newbury Moss have?
Newbury Moss by Hirshfield's has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Newbury Moss from other brands?
The closest matches are Jade Romanesque by Benjamin Moore (#626550), Newbury Moss by Vista Paint (#606552), Gordal Olive by MPC (#5F6350). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Newbury Moss?
Newbury Moss has an LRV of 12.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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