Brown Tar vs Muddy Mississippi
Brown Tar is a Benjamin Moore color while Muddy Mississippi comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Brown Tar belongs to the beige-greige family and Muddy Mississippi to the beige family. With LRVs of 11 and 13, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 6.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Brown Tar vs Muddy Mississippi Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Brown Tar on one side and Muddy Mississippi on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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