ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mississippi Mud (2114-20) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 6. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Turkish Coffee (SW 6076) and Farrow & Ball Mahogany (No.36). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 6.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #52433E |
| RGB | 82, 67, 62 |
| HSL | 15°, 14%, 28% |
About Mississippi Mud
Mississippi Mud (2114-20) is a very dark red from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 6, Mississippi Mud absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mississippi Mud's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Espresso Bark (CSP-390), it's cooler.
How Mississippi Mud changes with the light
Mississippi Mud is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Mississippi Mud will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Mississippi Mud will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Mississippi Mud from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Mississippi Mud will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Mississippi Mud in real homes
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Mississippi Mud equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Dark Clove (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Stealth Jet (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mississippi Mud questions
What undertone does Mississippi Mud have?
Mississippi Mud has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mississippi Mud's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Mississippi Mud a light or dark color?
Mississippi Mud has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Mississippi Mud absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Mississippi Mud in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Turkish Coffee SW 6076 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Mahogany No.36 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Black Mocha PPU24-01 (closest available, ΔE 6.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mississippi Mud?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mississippi Mud's undertone.
Where does Mississippi Mud work best?
Mississippi Mud works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Mississippi Mud absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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