Louisiana Mud DE6398 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #655856, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mystic Taupe from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #655856 · DE6398
Louisiana Mud
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Louisiana Mud Technical Profile
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Louisiana Mud in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Louisiana Mud in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLouisiana Mud
Nearly identical
ValsparMystic Taupe
Mystic Taupe
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Truffle
Behr
Very similar
Topeka Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gargoyle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ashen
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
Very similar
Oswego Tea
PPG
Very similar
Browse Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Smokescreen
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Louisiana Mud
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Louisiana Mud
#655856
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F7D5F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Louisiana Mud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Louisiana 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Louisiana Mud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Louisiana Mud have?
Louisiana Mud by Dunn-Edwards 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 Louisiana Mud in your own space before committing.
What colors match Louisiana Mud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Louisiana Mud are Mystic Taupe by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sweet Truffle by Behr (a very close match), Pine Cone Brown by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Louisiana 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 Louisiana Mud?
Louisiana Mud has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.4, 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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