River Road N270-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A88D5F, estimated 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.
Behr · #A88D5F · N270-5
River Road
28%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
River Road Technical Profile
HEX Code#A88D5F
RGB168, 141, 95
Estimated LRV28.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With River Road
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match River Road from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to River Road are Fall Harvest by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Rattan by PPG (a close digital match), Canyon Gold by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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