Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Rhine River |
| SKU | 689 |
| Hex | #A4BBB6 |
| RGB | 164, 187, 182 |
| HSL | 167°, 14%, 69% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Rhine River
Rhine River sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Rhine River is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
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 teal 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Rhine 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 #A4BBB6 in HSL space. Pair Rhine 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 Rhine River Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rhine 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 689 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rhine River
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Festoon Aqua (SW 19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rhine River without repainting risk. See the full Festoon Aqua swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rhine River
Behr's nearest match is Water Surface (QE-43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rhine River without repainting risk. See the full Water Surface swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rhine River
Valspar's nearest match is Mediterranean Dusk (M313), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.5 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rhine River without repainting risk. See the full Mediterranean Dusk swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rhine River
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rhine River is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rhine River
At Glidden, the closest color to Rhine River is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rhine River
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Elf'n Green (332-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rhine River without repainting risk. See the full Elf'n Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rhine River
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rhine River. The nearest is Rice Terrace (HGSW 3296) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rice Terrace swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rhine River
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rhine River is Bidwell Blue (DET551) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bidwell Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rhine River
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Rhine River is Texas Summer (JG-64) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rhine River
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Powder Blue (NO. 23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rhine River without repainting risk. See the full Powder Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rhine River
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rhine River. The nearest is Gaelic Garden (0463) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rhine River
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Rhine River is Lucinda (H0042). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Lucinda and you'll get the same color. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rhine River
At Rodda, the closest color to Rhine River is Verdigris (CA185) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Verdigris swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rhine River
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Rhine River is Misty Morn (C2-702). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Misty Morn and you'll get the same color. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rhine River
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Rhine River is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rhine River
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rhine River without repainting risk. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rhine River
Kompozit has no exact twin of Rhine River. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →