Deep Mossy Forest 90YY 10/186 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5C5F42, LRV 11 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Delicious from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5C5F42 · 90YY 10/186
Deep Mossy Forest
11%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Deep Mossy Forest Technical Profile
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Deep Mossy Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deep Mossy Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDeep Mossy Forest
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDelicious
Delicious
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Classic Bronze
Behr
Nearly identical
Bonsai
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Herb Garland
Valspar
Very similar
Botanical Garden
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cropped
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Delicious
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Oakmoss
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Yew Hedge
Kilz
Very similar
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deep Mossy Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Mossy Forest
#5C5F42
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#667F55
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Mossy Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep Mossy Forest 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 PPG Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Deep Mossy Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Mossy Forest have?
Deep Mossy Forest by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Deep Mossy Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep Mossy Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Mossy Forest are Delicious by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Ladies’ Night by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Classic Bronze by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Deep Mossy Forest'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 Deep Mossy Forest?
Deep Mossy Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Deep Mossy Forest's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.