Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Mocha Tan |
| SKU | HDC-SP14-5 |
| Hex | #AC9582 |
| RGB | 172, 149, 130 |
| HSL | 27°, 20%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Mocha Tan
Mocha Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Mocha Tan 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Mocha Tan 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 #AC9582 in HSL space. Pair Mocha Tan 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 Mocha Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mocha Tan 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 HDC-SP14-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mocha Tan
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mocha Tan is Sanderling (SW 7513) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanderling swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mocha Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Free Wheeling (2006-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.4 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Tan without repainting risk. See the full Free Wheeling swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mocha Tan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mocha Tan is Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Earl Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mocha Tan
Glidden's nearest match is Woodruff Beige (90YR 31/131), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Tan without repainting risk. See the full Woodruff Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mocha Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Oakbluff (413-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Tan without repainting risk. See the full Oakbluff swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mocha Tan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mocha Tan is Domaine (HGSW 3443) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mocha Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Let's Get Cozy (DEBN01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Tan without repainting risk. See the full Let's Get Cozy swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mocha Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mocha Tan is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mocha Tan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Hopedale Beige (H121), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Tan without repainting risk. See the full Hopedale Beige swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mocha Tan
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Tan without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mocha Tan
Rodda's nearest match is Agate (CA064), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Tan without repainting risk. See the full Agate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mocha Tan
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Mocha Tan. The nearest is Scout (C2-826) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scout swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mocha Tan
At Backdrop, the closest color to Mocha Tan is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mocha Tan
Kompozit's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Tan without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →