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Ref. #99695B · 2005-7A

Rio Grande Mud

18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Rio Grande Mud Technical Profile

HEX Code#99695B
RGB153, 105, 91
LRV17.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Safari Brown

Complement

Bay Harbor Blue

Rio Grande Mud 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

Fall Leaf

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

Blue Nebula

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Rio Grande Mud.

Rustic Earth

Valspar · 2007-7A

#906B58

Deep Clay Red

Valspar · 2003-7B

#A56C5B

Chestnut Beach

Valspar · 3002-7A

#9C7253

Woodland

Valspar · 2006-5A

#A36D54

Savannah Red

Valspar · 1008-7B

#A36864

Sienna Red

Valspar · 3011-7

#97664E

More red colors from other brands

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

Begonia

Behr · HDC-SP16-12

#DF8A82

Wild Horse

Behr · S-G-770

#4F3631

Party Pink

Vista Paint · 8121

#F1B7C3

Lusty Orange

Hirshfield's · 1072

#EFAFA7

Ablaze

Sherwin-Williams · 6870

#C04641

Bed of Roses

Benjamin Moore · 1318

#F7C2C7

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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