Ref. #7F6743 · 6139
Mossy Gold
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mossy Gold Technical Profile
What color is Mossy Gold? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #7F6743. Colors similar to Mossy Gold include PPG Seasoned Acorn, Hirshfield's Golden Summer, Dunn-Edwards Essential Brown. Mossy Gold has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Mossy Gold 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, Mossy Gold 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 Mossy Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Seasoned Acorn
PPG
Nearly identical
Golden Summer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Essential Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet Georgia Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Summer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Ridge Mountains
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Grecian Helmet
Valspar
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mossy Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mossy Gold
#7F6743
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E9362
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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Mossy Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown 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 Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Mossy Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Seasoned Acorn by PPG (#7F6640), Golden Summer by Hirshfield's (#816945), Essential Brown by Dunn-Edwards (#7D6848). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mossy Gold?
Mossy Gold has an LRV of 14.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.