ColorplanBenjamin Moore Tree Moss (508) is a mid-tone green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 47. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Softened Green (SW 6177), Farrow & Ball Vert De Terre (No.234) and Behr Jojoba (N390-3). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 47.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B8B8A1 |
| RGB | 184, 184, 161 |
| HSL | 60°, 14%, 68% |
About Tree Moss
Tree Moss (508) is a mid-tone green from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 47, Tree Moss has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tree Moss's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. It's very close to Killarney (CC-698); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Tree Moss changes with the light
Tree Moss has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Tree Moss's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Tree Moss will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Tree Moss close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Tree Moss will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Tree Moss in real homes
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Tree Moss equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: French Gray (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tree Moss questions
What undertone does Tree Moss have?
Tree Moss has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tree Moss's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Tree Moss a light or dark color?
Tree Moss has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 47.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 47, Tree Moss has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Tree Moss in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Vert De Terre No.234 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Jojoba N390-3 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tree Moss?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Tree Moss's undertone.
Where does Tree Moss work best?
Tree Moss works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 47, Tree Moss has visible color without darkening a room much.
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