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Sherwin Williams Pale Moss SW9027

Pale Moss

Sherwin Williams

SW9027

About Pale Moss by Sherwin Williams

Pale Moss SW9027 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 58% and hue near 42° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 58.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #dcc797

RGB: 220, 199, 151

Hue42°

Saturation50%

Lightness73%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Pale Moss

Sherwin Williams

SW9027

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Pale Moss SW9027 a warm or cool color?
Pale Moss by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Pale Moss?
Pale Moss sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 42°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Pale Moss?
Brightness is about 58%. Saturation is around 50%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 73%. Hue is close to 42°. The hex value is #dcc797. The RGB value is 220, 199, 151.
Is Pale Moss better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Pale Moss has brightness around 58%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Pale Moss?
You can match Pale 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 Pale Moss work best in a home?
Pale 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 Pale Moss compare to a pure white paint?
Pale Moss is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Pale Moss

Sherwin Williams

SW9027

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Pale Moss

Sherwin Williams

SW9027

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Pale Moss

Sherwin Williams

SW9027

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