Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Mountain Hideaway |
| SKU | M225 |
| Hex | #9E8D75 |
| RGB | 158, 141, 117 |
| HSL | 35°, 17%, 54% |
| LRV | 27.7 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Mountain Hideaway
Mountain Hideaway sits in the mid-range at LRV 27.7, 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.
Mountain Hideaway 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Mountain Hideaway 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 #9E8D75 in HSL space. Pair Mountain Hideaway 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 Mountain Hideaway Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mountain Hideaway 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 M225 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sandy Ridge (SW 7535), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Hideaway without repainting risk. See the full Sandy Ridge swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
The closest Behr equivalent of Mountain Hideaway is Archivist (T14-17). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27.7). If Behr is your counter, order Archivist and you'll get the same color. See the full Archivist swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Nordic Gray (CC-576), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 27.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Hideaway without repainting risk. See the full Nordic Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mountain Hideaway is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
At Glidden, the closest color to Mountain Hideaway is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Mountain Hideaway. The nearest is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 27.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Hideaway without repainting risk. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Incense Stick (DEBN73), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Hideaway without repainting risk. See the full Incense Stick swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mountain Hideaway is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 27.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mountain Hideaway is Kinderhook Clay (H123) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mountain Hideaway is Britches (H0123) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 27.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Britches swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
At Rodda, the closest color to Mountain Hideaway is Mocha (CA048) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mocha swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
C2 Paint's nearest match is In the Bag (C2-840), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Hideaway without repainting risk. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Mountain Hideaway. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
Backdrop has no exact twin of Mountain Hideaway. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 27.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mountain Hideaway
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mountain Hideaway is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 27.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →