moss green

noun

: a variable color averaging a moderate yellow-green

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Kemp’s interiors are much less formal, using moss greens, warm earth tones, soft stone, natural wood, and textured fabrics to give the grand rooms a more relaxed feel. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 Middleton regularly gravitates toward earthy tones during the fall season, embracing chocolate browns, moss greens and more in her royal wardrobe. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The owners can look out over the garden, where Daytrip chose a monochromatic palette of moss green for the armchairs and table, both designed by Walter Lamb. — Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2026 The striking design featured an artful butterfly wing motif composed of elaborate, multi-colored beadwork in shades of navy, turquoise, silver, moss green, crimson red, blush pink, and indigo. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for moss green

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moss green was in 1705

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“Moss green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moss%20green. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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