Nile River S420-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #96D2AC, LRV 43 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sage Brush Place from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #96D2AC · S420-3
Nile River
43%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Nile River Technical Profile
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Nile River in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nile River in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNile River
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSage Brush Place
Sage Brush Place
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Heath Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Peaceful Pastures
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Caesar Salad
Kilz
Very similar
Green Gala
Valspar
Very similar
Liliana
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lady Liberty
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Kiss of Mint
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Retro Mint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nile River
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nile River
#96D2AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81B1AB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nile River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nile River Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Nile River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nile River have?
Nile River by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nile River in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nile River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nile River are Sage Brush Place by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Heath Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Peaceful Pastures by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Nile River's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Nile River?
Nile River has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nile River's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.