Mississippi Mud 710D-5 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8D8A65, LRV 25 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yellow Grey from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D8A65 · 710D-5
Mississippi Mud
25%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mississippi Mud Technical Profile
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Mississippi Mud in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mississippi Mud in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMississippi Mud
Nearly identical
RALYellow Grey
Yellow Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Alligator Pear
PPG
Nearly identical
Nature's Reflection
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ripe Olives
Valspar
Very similar
Woodland Walk
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Aged Olive
Vista Paint
Very similar
Africa
Kilz
Very similar
Sheraton Sage
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Taffeta Sheen
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Heuchera Leaf
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Glass .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mississippi Mud
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mississippi Mud
#8D8A65
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96A87D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mississippi Mud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mississippi Mud 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
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mississippi Mud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mississippi Mud have?
Mississippi Mud by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mississippi Mud in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mississippi Mud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mississippi Mud are Yellow Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Alligator Pear by PPG (a near-identical match), Nature's Reflection by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mississippi Mud'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 Mississippi Mud?
Mississippi Mud has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Mississippi Mud's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.