Irish Moss 8389 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #505646, LRV 9 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Castle Stone from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #505646 · 8389
Irish Moss
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Irish Moss Technical Profile
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Irish Moss in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Irish Moss in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintIrish Moss
Nearly identical
PPGCastle Stone
Castle Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Green Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Forestwood
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Freshwater Marsh
Behr
Nearly identical
Baize
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chimichurri
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Very similar
Brackish Water
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hidden Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sherwood Forest
Valspar
Very similar
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Irish Moss
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Irish Moss
#505646
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#587C53
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Irish Moss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Irish 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Irish 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.
Irish Moss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Irish Moss have?
Irish Moss by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Irish Moss in your own space before committing.
What colors match Irish Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Irish Moss are Castle Stone by PPG (a near-identical match), Green Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Forestwood by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Irish 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 Irish Moss?
Irish Moss has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.8, 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 Irish Moss's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.