River Rapids S450-6A is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4D7179, LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Totally Teal from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4D7179 · S450-6A
River Rapids
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
River Rapids Technical Profile
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River Rapids in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to River Rapids in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRiver Rapids
Nearly identical
PPGTotally Teal
Totally Teal
PPG
Nearly identical
Fair Isle Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Low Tide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bowman Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dusk Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Night Train
Kilz
Very similar
Ocean Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Silken Peacock
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Moody Blues
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Water Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With River Rapids
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
River Rapids
#4D7179
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#647395
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for River Rapids
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
River Rapids 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to River Rapids.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
River Rapids — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does River Rapids have?
River Rapids by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample River Rapids in your own space before committing.
What colors match River Rapids from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to River Rapids are Totally Teal by PPG (a near-identical match), Fair Isle Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Low Tide by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting River Rapids'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 River Rapids?
River Rapids has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why River Rapids's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.