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Glidden Mossy Gold

PPG11-17 · #9C9273 · LRV ~28.9

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Palace Tan (~97% proximity)

Mossy Gold (PPG11-17) is a dark yellow from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Palace Tan (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Mossy Gold in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

28.9 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG11-17

HEX

#9C9273

RGB

156, 146, 115

HSL

45°, 17%, 53%

Family

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Mossy Gold FAQ

What undertone does Mossy Gold have?

Mossy Gold has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark yellow, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Mossy Gold?

Mossy Gold has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Mossy Gold in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Palace Tan (CW-35), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Basket Weaving (DEBN58), ~97% proximity; PPG: Mossy Gold (PPG11-17), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Barro Verde (SW 9123), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Barro Verde (HGSW9123), ~93% proximity; Behr: Grassy Savannah (N340-5), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Brussels Sprouts (8004-22E), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), ~86% 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 Mossy Gold?

The HEX code of Mossy Gold (PPG11-17) is #9C9273, RGB 156, 146, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.