Mesa Sand 2004-8B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DCBDA7, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Groundhog Day from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCBDA7 · 2004-8B
Mesa Sand
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mesa Sand Technical Profile
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Mesa Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mesa Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMesa Sand
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGroundhog Day
Groundhog Day
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wassail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Ice
PPG
Nearly identical
Cockleshell
Behr
Nearly identical
Tiny Calf
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Big on Beige
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sand Dunes
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gypsum Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Classic Sand
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mesa Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mesa Sand
#DCBDA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3AF7F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mesa Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mesa Sand 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Mesa Sand.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mesa Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mesa Sand have?
Mesa Sand by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mesa Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mesa Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mesa Sand are Groundhog Day by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wassail by Kilz (a near-identical match), Nature's Symphony by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mesa Sand'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 Sand?
Mesa Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Mesa Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.