Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Mesa Tumbleweed |
| SKU | 2008-10A |
| Hex | #C7B5A4 |
| RGB | 199, 181, 164 |
| HSL | 29°, 24%, 71% |
| LRV | 47.9 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Mesa Tumbleweed
Mesa Tumbleweed sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.9, 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 Tumbleweed 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
15 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Mesa Tumbleweed within Valspar'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 #C7B5A4 in HSL space. Pair Mesa Tumbleweed 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.
Valspar Mesa Tumbleweed Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mesa Tumbleweed 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 Valspar 2008-10A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pavilion Beige (SW 7512), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Tumbleweed without repainting risk. See the full Pavilion Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed
Behr's nearest match is Ranch Tan (QE-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Tumbleweed without repainting risk. See the full Ranch Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mesa Tumbleweed is Knitting Basket (CSP-405) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Knitting Basket swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mesa Tumbleweed is Summer Suede (PPG14-14) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed
At Glidden, the closest color to Mesa Tumbleweed is Summer Suede (PPG14-14) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Ball of Twine (412-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Tumbleweed without repainting risk. See the full Ball of Twine swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lambskin Beige (HGSW 2495), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Tumbleweed without repainting risk. See the full Lambskin Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed is Steveareno Beige (DEC766). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47.9). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Steveareno Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Steveareno Beige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Mesa Tumbleweed. The nearest is Rosy Pink (JG-154) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 47.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Jitney (NO. 293), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 47.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Tumbleweed without repainting risk. See the full Jitney swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mesa Tumbleweed is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed
Rodda's nearest match is Quill (CA035), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mesa Tumbleweed without repainting risk. See the full Quill swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Mesa Tumbleweed. The nearest is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mesa Tumbleweed
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mesa Tumbleweed is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →