Mocha Tan by Behr paint color
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Ref. #AC9582 · HDC-SP14-5

Mocha Tan

32%LRV Value
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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.

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Mocha Tan Technical Profile

HEX Code#AC9582
RGB172, 149, 130
LRV31.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Dormer Brown

Complement

Vintage Indigo

Mocha Tan Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Campfire Blaze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Liberty

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Mocha Tan.

Pure Earth

Behr · PPU7-5

#A79480

Soft Chamois

Behr · PPU4-4

#AD927B

Studio Taupe

Behr · PPU5-7

#A59789

Exploring Khaki

Behr · PPU8-6

#AA9A79

Dried Rosemary

Behr · S350-4A

#A7A07E

Fossil Stone

Behr · PMD-57

#A59E89

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pirate's Chest

Benjamin Moore · 230

#A18C60

Providence Olive

Benjamin Moore · HC-98

#ADA283

Favorite Fudge

PPG · 1099-7

#877252

Tattle Tan

PPG · 1093-7

#A48454

Clay .07

Colorhouse · Clay-07

#C27355

Pavilion Tan

Vista Paint · 0149

#B08E7E

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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