Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Mesa Taupe |
| SKU | PPU5-14 |
| Hex | #B8A89A |
| RGB | 184, 168, 154 |
| HSL | 28°, 17%, 66% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Mesa Taupe
Mesa Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Mesa Taupe is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Mesa Taupe within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B8A89A in HSL space. Pair Mesa Taupe with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Mesa Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mesa Taupe from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU5-14 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Smoky Beige (SW 9087), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Smoky Beige swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Mesa Taupe is Grége Avenue (991). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Grége Avenue and you'll get the same color. See the full Grége Avenue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
The closest Valspar equivalent of Mesa Taupe is Koala (8005-8D). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). If Valspar is your counter, order Koala and you'll get the same color. See the full Koala swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mesa Taupe is Desert Dune (PPG1023-4) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Dune swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
Glidden's nearest match is El Capitan (PPG1020-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Taupe without repainting risk. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Mesa Taupe is Fossilwood (404-3DB). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Fossilwood and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilwood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tweed Jacket (HGSW 3095), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Tweed Jacket swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Mesa Taupe. The nearest is Frontier Land (DE6074) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frontier Land swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Rustic Oak (JG-110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mesa Taupe is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Mesa Taupe. The nearest is Cozy Cover (0140) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mesa Taupe. The nearest is Langdon Dove (H0107) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
Rodda's nearest match is Abalone (CA063), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Abalone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Mesa Taupe is Intrigue (C2-812) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intrigue swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Mesa Taupe. The nearest is Havana (HAVANA) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mesa Taupe
Kompozit's nearest match is Delicate Honeysweet (0189), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →