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Color · Neutral color

Moss green

Grayed green with tones of moss and forest lichen.

Color conversions

Meaning & usage

Moss green captures the essence of forest floors and vegetation-covered stones. Its desaturation gives it an organic depth and particular softness, evoking the silence of undergrowth and the slow passage of time.

Synonyms & nuances

vert moussemoussemoss greenlichen green

Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :20 (Good)
#8A9A5B
DMC 989
Forest Green
ΔE 20

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