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Ref. #C8B9A9 · 2008-10A

Mesa Tumbleweed

50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Mesa Tumbleweed 2008-10A is a beige paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C8B9A9, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baguette from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Mesa Tumbleweed Technical Profile

HEX Code#C8B9A9
RGB200, 185, 169
LRV49.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandValspar

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Mesa Tumbleweed in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Mesa Tumbleweed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparMesa Tumbleweed
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBaguette

Baguette

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Dhurrie Beige

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Shabby Chic

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Baguette

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Steveareno Beige

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Rustic Rose

Behr

Nearly identical

Sophistication

Kilz

Nearly identical

Roasted Macadamia

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Crumcake

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Summer Suede

PPG

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mesa Tumbleweed

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mesa Tumbleweed

#C8B9A9

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

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Color Palettes for Mesa Tumbleweed

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Shabby Chic

Complement

Silver Night Blue

Mesa Tumbleweed Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Prairie Foliage

Pop

Cattle Drive

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Alpine Top

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Low Tide

Pop

Pat-a-Pep

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Mesa Tumbleweed.

Counterpoint

Valspar · 8005-5C

#C1B6A5

Luxe Gray

Valspar · 8005-4C

#BFB6AA

Seagull Beach

Valspar · 1002-10B

#C7B9B3

Rosy Linen

Valspar · 8004-4C

#C4B1AF

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

Bayou Shade

Valspar · 6006-3C

#C7C3A4

More beige colors from other brands

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

Stone Hearth

Hirshfield's · 0364

#D0C6A9

Stucco Relief

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN64

#BCB19F

Travertine Trail

Vista Paint · 8459

#E1D9CA

Tony Taupe

Sherwin-Williams · 7038

#B1A290

Egret White

Sherwin-Williams · 7570

#DFD9CF

Windsor Tan

Behr · MQ2-26

#C7B8A0

Mesa Tumbleweed — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Mesa Tumbleweed have?
Mesa Tumbleweed by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mesa Tumbleweed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mesa Tumbleweed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mesa Tumbleweed are Baguette by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dhurrie Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Shabby Chic by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mesa Tumbleweed'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 Tumbleweed?
Mesa Tumbleweed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.8, 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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