Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | River Mud |
| SKU | PMD-102 |
| Hex | #A08B71 |
| RGB | 160, 139, 113 |
| HSL | 33°, 20%, 54% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr River Mud
River Mud sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
River Mud is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to River Mud within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A08B71 in HSL space. Pair River Mud with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr River Mud Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching River Mud from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PMD-102 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of River Mud
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of River Mud is In the Bag (C2-840). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). If C2 Paint is your counter, order In the Bag and you'll get the same color. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of River Mud
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Clay (1034), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for River Mud without repainting risk. See the full Clay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of River Mud
Valspar's nearest match is Mountain Hideaway (M225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.7 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for River Mud without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Hideaway swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of River Mud
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Afternoon Tea Service (DEBN40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for River Mud without repainting risk. See the full Afternoon Tea Service swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of River Mud
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to River Mud is Barro Verde (SW 9123) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barro Verde swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of River Mud
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to River Mud is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of River Mud
At Kompozit, the closest color to River Mud is Gold Taffeta (0276) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Taffeta swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of River Mud
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to River Mud is Coffee With Cream (PPG1086-6) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee With Cream swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of River Mud
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of River Mud — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 5.15). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-102 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of River Mud
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of River Mud — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 5.16). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-102 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of River Mud
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of River Mud — the nearest deck color, Northeast Trail (0346), is clearly different (ΔE 5.28). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-102 instead. See the full Northeast Trail swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of River Mud
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of River Mud — the nearest deck color, Stone Cottage (421-4DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.48). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-102 instead. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
Clare Equivalent of River Mud
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of River Mud — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 11.64). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-102 instead. See the full Shade swatch →