Rio Grande Mud 2005-7A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #99695B, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Western Red from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #99695B · 2005-7A
Rio Grande Mud
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rio Grande Mud Technical Profile
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Rio Grande Mud in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rio Grande Mud in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRio Grande Mud
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWestern Red
Western Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Apple Brown Betty
PPG
Nearly identical
Walnut
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Shelled Peanut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Reddened Earth
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Point Sienna
Vista Paint
Very similar
Arrowhead
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Terra Cotta Sun
Behr
Very similar
Spiced Tea
Kilz
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rio Grande Mud
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rio Grande Mud
#99695B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A99D7E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rio Grande Mud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rio Grande Mud 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 Rio Grande Mud.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rio Grande Mud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rio Grande Mud have?
Rio Grande Mud by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rio Grande Mud in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rio Grande Mud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rio Grande Mud are Western Red by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Apple Brown Betty by PPG (a near-identical match), Safari Brown by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rio Grande Mud'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 Rio Grande Mud?
Rio Grande Mud has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.6, 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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Why Rio Grande Mud's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.