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Mossy Shade

65%LRV Value
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Mossy Shade 0195 is a beige paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #DAD1C5, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Beige from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Mossy Shade Technical Profile

HEX Code#DAD1C5
RGB218, 209, 197
LRV64.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandVista Paint

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Mossy Shade in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Mossy Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintMossy Shade
Nearly identical
PPGGray Beige

Gray Beige

PPG

Nearly identical

Taupe of the Morning

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Mossy Shade

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Starched Linen

Kilz

Nearly identical

Stirabout

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Warmed Silver

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Coconut Ice

Behr

Nearly identical

Fine Grain

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Frosted Toffee

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Gentle Shadows

Valspar

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mossy Shade

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mossy Shade

#DAD1C5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AAAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Mossy Shade

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Moon Drop

Complement

Kakelugn

Mossy Shade Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Candle Wax

Pop

Chamois Shirt

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Brookside

Pop

Exotic Beauty

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Mandalay Bay

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

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Vista Paint · 0216

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#DAD6C7

Pebblebrook

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Saturnia

Vista Paint · 0369

#DCDACC

Barberry Sand

Vista Paint · 0278

#E0D4BB

Desert Mirage

Vista Paint · 0231

#D3CABB

More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Chimayo Sage

PPG · 60YY 44/110

#B9B49F

Moonbeam

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR03

#C8BDB2

Stonewashed

Behr · PPU8-15

#DCD6C6

Oak Ridge

Benjamin Moore · 235

#C0AF8D

Victorian Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1531

#A9A28A

Timson Sand

Benjamin Moore · CW-140

#D9CEBA

Mossy Shade — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Mossy Shade have?
Mossy Shade by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mossy Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mossy Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mossy Shade are Gray Beige by PPG (a near-identical match), Taupe of the Morning by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mossy Shade by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mossy Shade'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 Shade?
Mossy Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.5, 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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