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Valspar Mocha Latte3002-10C · #A8927A · LRV 31

Why this color. The warm taupe Valspar consistently markets in trend reports.

Mocha Latte reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Valspar 3002-10C actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR MOCHA LATTE
RGB 168, 146, 122LRV 31

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameMocha Latte
SKU3002-10C
Hex#A8927A
RGB168, 146, 122
HSL31°, 21%, 57%
LRV31
Undertonered-orange / warm
FamilyNeutral

About Valspar Mocha Latte

Mocha Latte sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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 Latte 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

14 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.46
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 2827 · #A7947C · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 31
SW 7521 · #AD947C · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 32
SW 2835 · #AE9278 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 31
SW 9117 · #A4947E · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 31

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All neutral at Behr →
ECC-58-1 · #A6917D · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 30
PPU7-05 · #A79481 · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 31
PPU7-5 · #A79481 · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 31
PPU4-04 · #AE927C · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 31

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.93
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1034 · #A58D72 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 28
CC-362 · #A58D72 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 28
HC-77 · #A3927C · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 29
ES-51 · #A2947F · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 41

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.1
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1085-5 · #AA9378 · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 31
PPG1079-5 · #AA907B · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 30
PPG15-19 · #A39381 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 30
PPG14-13 · #A0917E · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 29

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.16
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1085-5 · #AB9378 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 31
20YY 29/161 · #A39077 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 29
00YY 30/200 · #AF9175 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 30
PPG1079-5 · #AA8F7A · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 30

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
413-4DB · #AD947C · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 32
417-4DB · #A4937B · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 30
412-5DB · #A9907F · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 30
420-4DB · #A0937F · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 30
HGSW 3094 · #A58F7B · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 30
HGSW 9088 · #A58F7B · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 30
HGSW 3184 · #A4947E · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 31
HGSW 9117 · #A4947E · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 31

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.33
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET690 · #AB927A · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 30
DEBN01 · #AE947E · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 31
DESS43 · #A29582 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 31

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.79
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0276 · #A8906D · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 29
0338 · #A2947B · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 30
0163 · #B3937B · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 32
H123 · #A09175 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 27

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.06
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0338 · #A09176 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 29
H0123 · #A09073 · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 29
0163 · #AF8E75 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 31

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.83
All neutral at Rodda →
R039 · #A4927E · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 30
CA054 · #A58B71 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 28
CA143 · #A2947E · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 30

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.82
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-841 · #A79276 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 30
C2-826 · #A79680 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 32

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.25
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 33

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.14
All neutral at Kompozit →
0176 · #B0967C · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 32
0338 · #A09176 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 29
0163 · #AF8E75 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 30

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Mocha Latte within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

3007-9C · LRV 31.7
8004-18D · LRV 31
3001-9C · LRV 31.1
P052 · LRV 28.5
T586 · LRV 28.2
8005-5E · LRV 28

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #A8927A in HSL space. Pair Mocha Latte with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A8927A + #7A90A8
TRIADIC
#A8927A · #7AA892 · #927AA8
ANALOGOUS
#A87B7A · #A8927A · #A7A87A

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.98:1fail
Sample text on black
7.06:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Mocha Latte Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Mocha Latte 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 3002-10C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mocha Latte

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Colonial Revival Stone (SW 2827), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Latte without repainting risk. See the full Colonial Revival Stone swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Mocha Latte

Behr's nearest match is Farmyard (ECC-58-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Latte without repainting risk. See the full Farmyard swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mocha Latte

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mocha Latte is Alexandria Beige (HC-77) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alexandria Beige swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mocha Latte

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Latte without repainting risk. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Mocha Latte

Glidden's nearest match is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Latte without repainting risk. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mocha Latte

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mocha Latte is Bay Harbor Dock (417-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay Harbor Dock swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mocha Latte

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mocha Latte is Carrollton Khaki (HGSW 3184) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carrollton Khaki swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mocha Latte

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Saddle Up (DET690), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Latte without repainting risk. See the full Saddle Up swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mocha Latte

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Mocha Latte. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mocha Latte

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mocha Latte. The nearest is Camel Train (0163) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Camel Train swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Mocha Latte

Rodda's nearest match is Soft Maple Wood (R039), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Latte without repainting risk. See the full Soft Maple Wood swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Mocha Latte

C2 Paint's nearest match is Cafe Latte (C2-841), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Latte without repainting risk. See the full Cafe Latte swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Mocha Latte

At Backdrop, the closest color to Mocha Latte is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) 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 Latte

Kompozit has no exact twin of Mocha Latte. The nearest is Camel Train (0163) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Camel Train swatch →

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