Mississippi Mud 2114-20 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #53443F, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stewart House Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #53443F · 2114-20
Mississippi Mud
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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 →
Benjamin MooreMississippi Mud
Nearly identical
PPGStewart House Brown
Stewart House Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rave Raisin
Behr
Nearly identical
Chocolate
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chocolate
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Otter
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Black Cherry
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ground Coffee
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Black Raisin
Valspar
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
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
#53443F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#766C4F
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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray 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 Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Stewart House Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Spiced Hot Chocolate by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), French Toast by PPG (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 6.3, 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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