River Rapids S450-6A is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4D7179, estimated 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.
Behr · #4D7179 · S450-6A
River Rapids
15%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
River Rapids Technical Profile
HEX Code#4D7179
RGB77, 113, 121
Estimated LRV14.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With River Rapids
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match River Rapids from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to River Rapids are Totally Teal by PPG (a close digital match), Fair Isle Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Low Tide by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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