Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Mesa Tan |
| SKU | SW 7695 |
| Hex | #BD9C77 |
| RGB | 189, 156, 119 |
| HSL | 32°, 35%, 60% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Mesa Tan
Mesa Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Mesa Tan within Sherwin-Williams'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 #BD9C77 in HSL space. Pair Mesa 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.
Sherwin-Williams Mesa Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mesa 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 7695 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Mesa Tan
Behr's nearest match is Teatime (PPU4-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Tan without repainting risk. See the full Teatime swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mesa Tan
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Peanut Shell (2162-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Tan without repainting risk. See the full Peanut Shell swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mesa Tan
The closest Valspar equivalent of Mesa Tan is Corky (V088-4). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.1 vs 36). If Valspar is your counter, order Corky and you'll get the same color. See the full Corky swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mesa Tan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mesa Tan is Maison De Campagne (PPG15-01) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maison De Campagne swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mesa Tan
At Glidden, the closest color to Mesa Tan is Earthy Ocher (PPG1086-5) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Earthy Ocher swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mesa Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mitered Edge (216-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Tan without repainting risk. See the full Mitered Edge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mesa Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Handcrafted Brown (HGSW 2184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Tan without repainting risk. See the full Handcrafted Brown swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mesa Tan
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Mesa Tan is Tan Plan (DE6137). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Tan Plan and you'll get the same color. See the full Tan Plan swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mesa Tan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Mesa Tan. The nearest is Entrance Hall Pink (NO. 61) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Entrance Hall Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mesa Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mesa Tan is Blonde Shell (0170) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mesa Tan
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Tailored Tan (0239), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Tan without repainting risk. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mesa Tan
Rodda's nearest match is Badlands (CA106), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Tan without repainting risk. See the full Badlands swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mesa Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Mesa Tan is Walnut Hull (BD76) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Walnut Hull swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mesa Tan
Clare has no exact twin of Mesa Tan. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mesa Tan
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Mesa Tan. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mesa Tan
Kompozit's nearest match is Tailored Tan (0239), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Tan without repainting risk. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →