Ref. #826852 · 3004-9A
Muddy Mississippi
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Muddy Mississippi Technical Profile
What color is Muddy Mississippi? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #826852. Colors similar to Muddy Mississippi include Dunn-Edwards Stockhorse, Behr Wild Mustang, Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown. Muddy Mississippi has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Muddy Mississippi creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Muddy Mississippi pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Muddy Mississippi
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Muddy Mississippi
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Muddy Mississippi
#826852
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C9A6B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Muddy Mississippi
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Muddy Mississippi 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 Muddy Mississippi.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Muddy Mississippi — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Muddy Mississippi have?
Muddy Mississippi by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Muddy Mississippi from other brands?
The closest matches are Stockhorse by Dunn-Edwards (#806852), Wild Mustang by Behr (#826753), Plymouth Brown by Benjamin Moore (#80674F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Muddy Mississippi?
Muddy Mississippi has an LRV of 15.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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