Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | River Mud |
| SKU | PMD-102 |
| Hex | #A08B71 |
| RGB | 160, 139, 113 |
| HSL | 33°, 20%, 54% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of River Mud
Glidden has no exact twin of River Mud. The nearest is Gentle Fawn (00YY 26/220) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gentle Fawn swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of River Mud
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to River Mud is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arroyo Valley 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of River Mud
At Hirshfield's, 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 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 Gold Taffeta swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of River Mud
At Rodda, the closest color to River Mud is Brown Sugar (CA054) — very close at ΔE 2.23, 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 Brown Sugar swatch →
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 →
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 →