River Road N270-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A88D5F, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fall Harvest from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A88D5F · N270-5
River Road
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
River Road Technical Profile
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River Road in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to River Road in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRiver Road
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFall Harvest
Fall Harvest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rattan
PPG
Nearly identical
Canyon Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Canyon Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peristyle Brass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sliver of Agate
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mystic Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With River Road
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
River Road
#A88D5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for River Road
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
River Road 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 Road.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
River Road — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does River Road have?
River Road by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample River Road in your own space before committing.
What colors match River Road from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to River Road are Fall Harvest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rattan by PPG (a near-identical match), Canyon Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting River Road'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 Road?
River Road has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.2, 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 River Road's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.