Mesa Tan DEC718 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A78B71, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Double Latte from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A78B71 · DEC718
Mesa Tan
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mesa Tan Technical Profile
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Mesa Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mesa Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMesa Tan
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDouble Latte
Double Latte
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pocahontas
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Confidence
PPG
Nearly identical
Jackson Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Toffee Crunch
Behr
Very similar
Caramelized
Kilz
Very similar
Camel Train
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Crumbling Cork
Valspar
Very similar
Oakbluff
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mesa Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mesa Tan
#A78B71
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mesa Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mesa 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Mesa 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.
Mesa Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mesa Tan have?
Mesa Tan by Dunn-Edwards 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 Mesa Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mesa Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mesa Tan are Double Latte by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Nearly Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pocahontas by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mesa 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 Mesa Tan?
Mesa Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mesa Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.