Hat Box Brown vs Muddy Mississippi
Where Hat Box Brown belongs to PPG's range, Muddy Mississippi is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Hat Box Brown belongs to the beige-greige family and Muddy Mississippi to the beige family. Hat Box Brown (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Muddy Mississippi (LRV 13), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 10.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Hat Box Brown vs Muddy Mississippi Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hat Box Brown 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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