Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | State of Mind |
| SKU | 8005-10E |
| Hex | #9C8E83 |
| RGB | 156, 142, 131 |
| HSL | 26°, 11%, 56% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar State of Mind
State of Mind sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
State of Mind 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
17 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
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to State of Mind 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 #9C8E83 in HSL space. Pair State of Mind 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 State of Mind Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching State of Mind 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 8005-10E directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of State of Mind
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to State of Mind is Elephant Ear (SW 9168) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elephant Ear swatch →
Behr Equivalent of State of Mind
Behr's nearest match is Country Club (770B-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for State of Mind without repainting risk. See the full Country Club swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of State of Mind
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Studio Clay (CSP-380), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for State of Mind without repainting risk. See the full Studio Clay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of State of Mind
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for State of Mind without repainting risk. See the full Eiffel Tower swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of State of Mind
The closest Glidden equivalent of State of Mind is Nut Shell (PPG14-02). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Nut Shell and you'll get the same color. See the full Nut Shell swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of State of Mind
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Rustic Greige (404-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for State of Mind without repainting risk. See the full Rustic Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of State of Mind
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to State of Mind is Market Mushroom (HGSW 3084) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Market Mushroom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of State of Mind
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to State of Mind is Vintage Oak (DESS41) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Oak swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of State of Mind
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to State of Mind is Homebody (JG-136) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of State of Mind
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Charleston Gray (NO. 243), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for State of Mind without repainting risk. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of State of Mind
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to State of Mind is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of State of Mind
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of State of Mind. The nearest is Bush Buck (0141) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bush Buck swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of State of Mind
At Rodda, the closest color to State of Mind is Concrete (CA089) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Concrete swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of State of Mind
Backdrop has no exact twin of State of Mind. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of State of Mind
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to State of Mind is Oat Latte (391446) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of State of Mind
Kompozit has no exact twin of State of Mind. The nearest is Bush Buck (0141) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bush Buck swatch →