Pale Moss 9027 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DCC797, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Follow the Leader from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCC797 · 9027
Pale Moss
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Moss Technical Profile
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Pale Moss in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Moss in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPale Moss
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFollow the Leader
Follow the Leader
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Follow the Leader
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Golden Garden
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Riviera Sand
Behr
Nearly identical
Prairie Land
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hayloft
PPG
Nearly identical
Urchin Shell
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Baked Scone
Valspar
Very similar
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Moss
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Moss
#DCC797
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Moss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Pale Moss.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Moss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Moss have?
Pale Moss by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Moss in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Moss are Follow the Leader by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Follow the Leader by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Frozen Fruit by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale 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 Pale Moss?
Pale Moss has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Pale Moss's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.