Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Moose Mousse |
| SKU | 3003-10A |
| Hex | #C6AF98 |
| RGB | 198, 175, 152 |
| HSL | 30°, 29%, 69% |
| LRV | 45.1 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Moose Mousse
Moose Mousse sits in the mid-range at LRV 45.1, 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.
Moose Mousse 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
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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Moose Mousse 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 #C6AF98 in HSL space. Pair Moose Mousse 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 Moose Mousse Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Moose Mousse 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 3003-10A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Moose Mousse
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Nomadic Desert (SW 6107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Moose Mousse without repainting risk. See the full Nomadic Desert swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Moose Mousse
The closest Behr equivalent of Moose Mousse is Basswood (MQ2-46). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1). If Behr is your counter, order Basswood and you'll get the same color. See the full Basswood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Moose Mousse
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Truffle (AF-130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Moose Mousse without repainting risk. See the full Truffle swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Moose Mousse
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Moose Mousse is Persuasion (PPG1077-3). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.1). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Persuasion and you'll get the same color. See the full Persuasion swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Moose Mousse
The closest Glidden equivalent of Moose Mousse is Persuasion (PPG1077-3). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.1). If Glidden is your counter, order Persuasion and you'll get the same color. See the full Persuasion swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Moose Mousse
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Breakwater (416-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Moose Mousse without repainting risk. See the full Breakwater swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Moose Mousse
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Nomadic Desert (HGSW 3146), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Moose Mousse without repainting risk. See the full Nomadic Desert swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Moose Mousse
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sandal (DEC715), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Moose Mousse without repainting risk. See the full Sandal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Moose Mousse
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Moose Mousse. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Moose Mousse
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Moose Mousse is Templeton Pink (NO. 303) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Templeton Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Moose Mousse
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Moose Mousse is 3am Latte (0175) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Moose Mousse
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Moose Mousse is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Pie swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Moose Mousse
At Rodda, the closest color to Moose Mousse is Cashmere (CA056) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cashmere swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Moose Mousse
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Moose Mousse is Kalahari (C2-828) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kalahari swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Moose Mousse
At Kompozit, the closest color to Moose Mousse is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Pie swatch →