Mossy Gold 11-17 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9C9273, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Basket Weaving from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9C9273 · 11-17
Mossy Gold
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mossy Gold Technical Profile
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Mossy Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mossy Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMossy Gold
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBasket Weaving
Basket Weaving
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Green Sleeves
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bed of Ferns
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Green Sleeves
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Caraway
Behr
Nearly identical
Bronze Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Caraway Shield
Valspar
Very similar
Winter Grass
Kilz
Very similar
Rattan Palm
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mossy Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mossy Gold
#9C9273
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mossy Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mossy Gold 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
Other PPG colors close to Mossy Gold.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mossy Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mossy Gold have?
Mossy Gold by PPG has a neutral 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 Mossy Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mossy Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mossy Gold are Basket Weaving by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Green Sleeves by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Abbey Stone by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mossy Gold'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 Mossy Gold?
Mossy Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.9, 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 Mossy Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.