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Benjamin Moore Forest Moss 2146-20

Forest Moss

Benjamin Moore

2146-20

About Forest Moss by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 29.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #9a983d

RGB: 154, 152, 61

Hue59°

Saturation43%

Lightness42%

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These are close matches to Forest Moss from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Forest Moss looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Forest Moss 2146-20 a warm or cool color?
Forest Moss by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Forest Moss?
Forest Moss sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 59°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Forest Moss?
Brightness is about 30%. Saturation is around 43%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 42%. Hue is close to 59°. The hex value is #9a983d. The RGB value is 154, 152, 61.
Is Forest Moss better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Forest Moss has brightness around 30%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Forest Moss?
You can match Forest Moss with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Forest Moss work best in a home?
Forest Moss works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Forest Moss compare to a pure white paint?
Forest Moss is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Forest Moss in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Forest Moss

Benjamin Moore

2146-20

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Forest Moss in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Forest Moss

Benjamin Moore

2146-20

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Forest Moss. They add contrast without clashing.

Forest Moss

Benjamin Moore

2146-20

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