Mesa 320F-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B7A369, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Swampwater from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B7A369 · 320F-5
Mesa
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mesa Technical Profile
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Mesa in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mesa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMesa
Nearly identical
ValsparSwampwater
Swampwater
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sassy Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Old Times Sake
PPG
Nearly identical
Twine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Military Tan
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Shiny Gold
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Shiny Gold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Very similar
Sweet Lemon Basil
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mesa
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mesa
#B7A369
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mesa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mesa Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Mesa.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mesa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mesa have?
Mesa by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mesa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mesa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mesa are Swampwater by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sassy Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Old Times Sake by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mesa's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mesa?
Mesa has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mesa's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.