Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | River Reflections |
| SKU | 1552 |
| Hex | #A69F93 |
| RGB | 166, 159, 147 |
| HSL | 38°, 10%, 61% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore River Reflections
River Reflections sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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 Reflections 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
17 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to River Reflections 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 #A69F93 in HSL space. Pair River Reflections 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 River Reflections Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching River Reflections 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 1552 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of River Reflections
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of River Reflections is Fawn Brindle (SW 7640). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Fawn Brindle and you'll get the same color. See the full Fawn Brindle swatch →
Behr Equivalent of River Reflections
The closest Behr equivalent of River Reflections is True Taupewood (PPU24-09). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). If Behr is your counter, order True Taupewood and you'll get the same color. See the full True Taupewood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of River Reflections
Valspar's nearest match is Gray Silt (6002-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.9 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for River Reflections without repainting risk. See the full Gray Silt swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of River Reflections
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to River Reflections is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simmering Smoke swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of River Reflections
At Glidden, the closest color to River Reflections is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simmering Smoke swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of River Reflections
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of River Reflections is Poised Neutral (440-4DB). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Poised Neutral and you'll get the same color. See the full Poised Neutral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of River Reflections
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of River Reflections is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Intellectual Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of River Reflections
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of River Reflections is Feldspar (DEGR31). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Feldspar and you'll get the same color. See the full Feldspar swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of River Reflections
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to River Reflections is Watering Can (JG-135) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of River Reflections
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to River Reflections is Worsted (NO. 284) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Worsted swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of River Reflections
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Big Spender (0212), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for River Reflections without repainting risk. See the full Big Spender swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of River Reflections
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Drifting Sand (0218), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for River Reflections without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of River Reflections
Rodda's nearest match is Bay Leaf (CA142), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for River Reflections without repainting risk. See the full Bay Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of River Reflections
At C2 Paint, the closest color to River Reflections is Coco Malt (C2-796) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coco Malt swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of River Reflections
Portola Paints's nearest match is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for River Reflections without repainting risk. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of River Reflections
At Backdrop, the closest color to River Reflections is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of River Reflections
Kompozit's nearest match is Drifting Sand (0218), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for River Reflections without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →