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Benjamin Moore Forest Moss
2146-20 · #9B993E · LRV ~30.1
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Be Yourself (~99% proximity)Forest Moss (2146-20) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 30.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Be Yourself (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Forest Moss in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
30.1 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
2146-20
HEX
#9B993E
RGB
155, 153, 62
HSL
59°, 43%, 43%
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Forest Moss FAQ
What is the LRV of Forest Moss?
Forest Moss has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 30.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Forest Moss in other brands?
Glidden: Be Yourself (PPG1218-7), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Luau Green (SW 6712), ~90% proximity; PPG: Fern Glow (PPG17-27), ~90% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Lazy Lizard (DE5523), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Crushed Oregano (6007-6C), ~89% proximity; Behr: Lazy Lizard (P350-7), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Parakeet (HGSW6711), ~82% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~57% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Forest Moss?
The HEX code of Forest Moss (2146-20) is #9B993E, RGB 155, 153, 62. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.