Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | River Reed |
| SKU | SW 9534 |
| Hex | #94876E |
| RGB | 148, 135, 110 |
| HSL | 39°, 15%, 51% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams River Reed
River Reed sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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 Reed 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to River Reed within Sherwin-Williams'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 #94876E in HSL space. Pair River Reed 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.
Sherwin-Williams River Reed Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching River Reed 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 9534 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of River Reed
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of River Reed is Ceramic Pot (0339). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Ceramic Pot and you'll get the same color. See the full Ceramic Pot swatch →
Behr Equivalent of River Reed
Behr's nearest match is Dry Pasture (PPU8-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for River Reed without repainting risk. See the full Dry Pasture swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of River Reed
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to River Reed is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mouse's Back swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of River Reed
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to River Reed is Zesty Coriander (DEBN74) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zesty Coriander swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of River Reed
At Valspar, the closest color to River Reed is Roscoe Village (T587) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23.9 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roscoe Village swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of River Reed
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to River Reed is Rattan Palm (PPG1027-5) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rattan Palm swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of River Reed
At Kompozit, the closest color to River Reed is Shagbark Olive (0352) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shagbark Olive swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of River Reed
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to River Reed is Hampshire Gray (HC-101) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hampshire Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of River Reed
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of River Reed. The nearest is Leather Pouch (417-5DB) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Leather Pouch swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of River Reed
C2 Paint has no exact twin of River Reed. The nearest is Creek Bed (BD38) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Creek Bed swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of River Reed
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of River Reed — the nearest deck color, Garden Party (JG-53), is clearly different (ΔE 5.65). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9534 instead. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Clare Equivalent of River Reed
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of River Reed — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 5.67). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9534 instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of River Reed
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of River Reed — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 10.99). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9534 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →