Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Mocha Latte |
| SKU | 3002-10C |
| Hex | #A8927A |
| RGB | 168, 146, 122 |
| HSL | 31°, 21%, 57% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
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 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →