Moss Rose
Sherwin-Williams's Moss Rose is a red shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. An LRV of 19.6 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#9E6D79LRV
19.59
Moss Rose's Color Strip
Moss Rose is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Rose and Berry Bush. The strip spans from Rosebud at the lightest end to Blackberry at the deepest. Strip 109 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 84 vs 20, Ibis White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 20, Steamed Milk is decisively the brighter choice.
Cascade Green reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 20), opening up a space where Moss Rose encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 84 vs 20, Ibis White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (23 vs 20) makes Salon Rose the marginally brighter of the two.
Moss Rose reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Audrey's Blush reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Ruby Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Rita's Rouge reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 20), opening up a space where Moss Rose encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Moss Rose reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Audrey's Blush reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
At LRV 20 vs 7, Moss Rose is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (20 vs 14) makes Moss Rose the marginally brighter of the two.
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Manufacturer description
This muted terracotta-red draws its warmth from earthy rose and rust undertones, evoking the soft, weathered charm of aged brick and garden walls touched by time. Perfect for creating an intimate, grounded atmosphere in dining rooms or studies, it pairs beautifully with sage greens and warm creams.