Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | River Rapids |
| SKU | S450-6A |
| Hex | #4D7179 |
| RGB | 77, 113, 121 |
| HSL | 191°, 22%, 39% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr River Rapids
With an LRV of 15, River Rapids is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
River Rapids works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
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 teal from that brand.
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Clare
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to River Rapids 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 #4D7179 in HSL space. Pair River Rapids 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 Rapids Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching River Rapids 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 S450-6A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of River Rapids
Valspar's nearest match is Sultry Bay (V103-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.4 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for River Rapids without repainting risk. See the full Sultry Bay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of River Rapids
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to River Rapids is Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fair Isle Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of River Rapids
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to River Rapids is Vining Ivy (PPG1148-6) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vining Ivy swatch →
Clare Equivalent of River Rapids
At Clare, the closest color to River Rapids is Nearly Navy (PNT100-DP-65) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nearly Navy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of River Rapids
At Kompozit, the closest color to River Rapids is Bowman Blue (0500) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bowman Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of River Rapids
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to River Rapids is Blue Skies (JG-85) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of River Rapids
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of River Rapids. The nearest is Moody Blues (DET590) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moody Blues swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of River Rapids
C2 Paint has no exact twin of River Rapids. The nearest is Cambridge (C2-729) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cambridge swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of River Rapids
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of River Rapids. The nearest is Ahoy Blue (336-5DB) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ahoy Blue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of River Rapids
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of River Rapids — the nearest deck color, Smoky Blue (SW 7604), is clearly different (ΔE 5.48). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Behr S450-6A instead. See the full Smoky Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of River Rapids
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of River Rapids — the nearest deck color, Hidden Harbor (H051), is clearly different (ΔE 6.15). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Behr S450-6A instead. See the full Hidden Harbor swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of River Rapids
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of River Rapids — the nearest deck color, Inchyra Blue (NO. 289), is clearly different (ΔE 6.81). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr S450-6A instead. See the full Inchyra Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of River Rapids
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of River Rapids — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 7.69). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr S450-6A instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →