Benjamin Moore

Forest Moss

2146-20

Forest Moss is a deep yellow-green with undertones that approach chartreuse without becoming vivid. An LRV of 27.51 places it firmly in the low-reflectance range, giving it visual weight and density. It is well suited for accent walls, dining rooms, or enclosed living spaces.

The color holds depth under both warm and cool lighting. Forest Moss pairs effectively with Benjamin Moore Cedar Green and Pale Avocado, while Hale Navy or Shadow create contrast, and Simply White or Gray Owl help balance the palette.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2146-20

Collection

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Forest Moss in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Forest Moss under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Forest Moss under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

59°

Orange Family

Lightness

42%

Medium

Saturation

43%

Moderate

LRV

27.5

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#9A983D

RGB Decimal

154, 152, 61

RGB Percent

60.4%, 59.6%, 23.9%

HSL

58.7, 43.3%, 42.2%

HSV

58.7, 60.4%, 60.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 1.3%, 60.4%, 39.6%

YIQ

142.2, 30.5, -28.0

XYZ

25.40, 29.66, 8.80

CIE Lab

61.36, -11.41, 46.91

CIE Luv

61.36, 5.32, 55.12

Hunter Lab

54.46, -9.46, 27.74

Decimal

10131517

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Forest Moss Machine Green Be Yourself Safari Green

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Forest Moss Martini Olive Primavera Tonic

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Forest Moss Scandinavian Blue Merlins Robes Victorian Trim

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Forest Moss Baby Fern Earth Friendly Traffic Light Green

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Forest Moss Earth Friendly Ancient Copper Thai Chili

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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