Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Rushing River |
| SKU | SW 7746 |
| Hex | #A19C8F |
| RGB | 161, 156, 143 |
| HSL | 43°, 9%, 60% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Rushing River
Rushing River sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Rushing 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
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 Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Rushing River 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 #A19C8F in HSL space. Pair Rushing 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.
Sherwin-Williams Rushing River Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rushing 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 7746 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Rushing River
At Behr, the closest color to Rushing River is Chic Taupe (N230-4) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chic Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rushing River
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rushing River is Waynesboro Taupe (1544) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Waynesboro Taupe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rushing River
Valspar's nearest match is Tornado Watch (6002-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rushing River without repainting risk. See the full Tornado Watch swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rushing River
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rushing River is Gray By Me (PPG1008-4) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray By Me swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rushing River
The closest Glidden equivalent of Rushing River is Driftwood Grey (50YY 33/065). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). If Glidden is your counter, order Driftwood Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Driftwood Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rushing River
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rushing River is Dusky Gray (439-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rushing River
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rushing River is Country Rubble Stone (DEBN66) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Rubble Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rushing River
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Rushing River is Antiquing (JG-128) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) 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 Rushing River
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Rushing River. The nearest is Worsted (NO. 284) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Worsted swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rushing River
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rushing River is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rushing River
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rushing River is Big Spender (0212) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Spender swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rushing River
At Rodda, the closest color to Rushing River is Anise (CA155) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anise swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rushing River
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rushing River is Mercurial (C2-955) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mercurial swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rushing River
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Rushing River is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) 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 Rushing River
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Rushing River. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rushing River
At Backdrop, the closest color to Rushing River is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) 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 Rushing River
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rushing River is Big Spender (0212) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Spender swatch →