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Ref. #AC775C · 2005-5A

Mesabi Copper

23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Mesabi Copper 2005-5A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AC775C, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Decorous Amber from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Mesabi Copper Technical Profile

HEX Code#AC775C
RGB172, 119, 92
LRV22.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandValspar

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Mesabi Copper in Every Brand

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

ValsparMesabi Copper
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDecorous Amber

Decorous Amber

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Glazed Pot

Behr

Nearly identical

Arizona Clay

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Dusty Durango

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Fox Run

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Nutmeg

PPG

Very similar

Terrific Tan

Vista Paint

Very similar

Dodge Pole

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Burnt Sienna

Kilz

Very similar

Marmelo

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Clay .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mesabi Copper

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mesabi Copper

#AC775C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA785

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Mesabi Copper

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mesabi Copper

Complement

Empire Blue

Mesabi Copper Room Palettes

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

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Autumn Ivy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lucky Clover

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blueberry Festival

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Mesabi Copper.

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#AF6D5F

Leather Satchel

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Cattle Drive

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#B77658

Teddy

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#AA8064

Rustic Oak

Valspar · 2007-7B

#A67E64

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

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Behr · PMD-108

#6F5245

Urban Safari

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#978B6E

Marmelo

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Drum Solo

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Iced Coffee

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Honey Graham

PPG · 1069-5

#BC886A

Mesabi Copper — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Mesabi Copper have?
Mesabi Copper by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Mesabi Copper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mesabi Copper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mesabi Copper are Decorous Amber by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Spiced Cider by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Glazed Pot by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mesabi Copper'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 Mesabi Copper?
Mesabi Copper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.7, 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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