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Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan

DEC718 · #A78B71 · LRV 27.9

Compare with other brands: Behr Distant Land is a 99% match

Mesa Tan (DEC718) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 27.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Behr Distant Land (99% match).

Compare Mesa Tan with other brands

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LRV

27.9 · Dark

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEC718

HEX

#A78B71

RGB

167, 139, 113

HSL

29°, 23%, 55%

Family

Browns

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Mesa Tan FAQ

What undertone does Mesa Tan have?

Mesa Tan is a dark brown with a strong peach undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Mesa Tan?

Mesa Tan has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Mesa Tan in other brands?

Behr: Distant Land (N260-5), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Double Latte (SW 9108), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Double Latte (HGSW9108), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Clay (1034), 96%; Valspar: Café Américaine (T586), 96%; PPG: Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), 94%; Glidden: Confidence (PPG1078-5), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 84%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Mesa Tan?

The HEX code of Mesa Tan (DEC718) is #A78B71, RGB 167, 139, 113. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.