Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Indian River |
| SKU | 983 |
| Hex | #A89B85 |
| RGB | 168, 155, 133 |
| HSL | 38°, 17%, 59% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Indian River
Indian River sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Indian River 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
18 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Indian River within Benjamin Moore'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 #A89B85 in HSL space. Pair Indian River 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.
Benjamin Moore Indian River Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Indian River 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 Benjamin Moore 983 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Indian River
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Indian River is Herbal Wash (SW 7739) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Herbal Wash swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Indian River
At Behr, the closest color to Indian River is Fossil Stone (PMD-57) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossil Stone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Indian River
The closest Valspar equivalent of Indian River is Land of Nod (T589). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.4 vs 33). If Valspar is your counter, order Land of Nod and you'll get the same color. See the full Land of Nod swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Indian River
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Indian River is Diversion (PPG1021-4) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Diversion swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Indian River
Glidden's nearest match is Grand Canyon Tan (40YY 33/118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Indian River without repainting risk. See the full Grand Canyon Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Indian River
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Fenland (HGSW 3214), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Indian River without repainting risk. See the full Fenland swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Indian River
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wooden Peg (DE6215), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Indian River without repainting risk. See the full Wooden Peg swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Indian River
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Indian River is Antiquing (JG-128) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Indian River
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Indian River. The nearest is Green Stone (NO. 12) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Indian River
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Indian River. The nearest is Hopedale Beige (H121) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hopedale Beige swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Indian River
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Indian River. The nearest is Village Crier (0190) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Village Crier swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Indian River
The closest Rodda equivalent of Indian River is Hemp (CA149). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Rodda is your counter, order Hemp and you'll get the same color. See the full Hemp swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Indian River
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Indian River is Sandstone (C2-891) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandstone swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Indian River
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Indian River is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Indian River
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Indian River is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Indian River
Backdrop's nearest match is Carry the Two (BD-CT), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Indian River without repainting risk. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Indian River
Kompozit has no exact twin of Indian River. The nearest is Village Crier (0190) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Village Crier swatch →