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Olive Moss

Benjamin Moore

2147-20

About Olive Moss by Benjamin Moore

Olive Moss 2147-20 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 27% and hue near 58° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 27%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #949146

RGB: 148, 145, 70

Hue58°

Saturation36%

Lightness43%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Olive Moss

Benjamin Moore

2147-20

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Olive Moss 2147-20 a warm or cool color?
Olive 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 Olive Moss?
Olive Moss sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 58°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Olive Moss?
Brightness is about 27%. Saturation is around 36%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 43%. Hue is close to 58°. The hex value is #949146. The RGB value is 148, 145, 70.
Is Olive Moss better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Olive Moss has brightness around 27%. 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 Olive Moss?
You can match Olive 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 Olive Moss work best in a home?
Olive 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 Olive Moss compare to a pure white paint?
Olive 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 Olive Moss in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Olive Moss

Benjamin Moore

2147-20

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Olive Moss

Benjamin Moore

2147-20

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Olive Moss

Benjamin Moore

2147-20

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