Nile River by Behr paint color
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Ref. #96D2AC · S420-3

Nile River

43%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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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.

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Nile River Technical Profile

HEX Code#96D2AC
RGB150, 210, 172
LRV43.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Heath Green

Complement

Calico Rose

Nile River Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Emerald Forest

Pop

Herbal Garden

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Myth

Pop

Rosily

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Rose Garland

Pop

Tropical Smoothie

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Nile River.

Sunstone

Behr · M430-4

#96DCAD

Garden Vista

Behr · N430-3

#9BC7B3

Misty Moss

Behr · N420-3

#97C5A7

Copper Patina

Behr · S410-4

#98CF9D

Gulf Winds

Behr · 500F-5

#8ECFBA

Artful Aqua

Behr · BIC-24

#8ED2BB

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Ultra Green

Valspar · 6002-9A

#CCE7D8

Greenscape

Valspar · 6005-10A

#A8D485

French Market

PPG · 1131-4

#A2C7A3

Mountain Green

Dutch Boy · 329-6DB

#2E4A41

Waterfall

Sherwin-Williams · 6750

#C0E3DA

Grass Green

RAL · 6010

#35682D

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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