Mocha Tan HDC-SP14-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AC9582, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mexican Sand from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AC9582 · HDC-SP14-5
Mocha Tan
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mocha Tan Technical Profile
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Mocha Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mocha Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMocha Tan
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMexican Sand
Mexican Sand
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Timber
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Let'S Get Cozy
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Woodruff Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Village Crier
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Changing Seasons
Valspar
Very similar
Winter Meadow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Coffee Cake
Kilz
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Whispering Woods
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mocha Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mocha Tan
#AC9582
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mocha Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mocha Tan 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 Mocha Tan.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mocha Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mocha Tan have?
Mocha Tan 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 Mocha Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mocha Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mocha Tan are Mexican Sand by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Timber by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Let'S Get Cozy by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mocha Tan'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 Mocha Tan?
Mocha Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.9, 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 Mocha Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.