Ref. #D7DDDD · MQ3-50
River Veil
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
River Veil Technical Profile
What color is River Veil? It's a light cool off-white with the hex code #D7DDDD. Colors similar to River Veil include Hirshfield's Ocean Crest, Farrow & Ball Borrowed Light, PPG Sea Frost. River Veil has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 71, River Veil reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a cool neutral, River Veil pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to River Veil
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Ocean Crest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sea Frost
PPG
Nearly identical
Ocean Crest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cold Water
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bunny Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tsunami Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dew Drop
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With River Veil
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
River Veil
#D7DDDD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for River Veil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
River Veil 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 Veil.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
River Veil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does River Veil have?
River Veil by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the off-white color family.
What colors match River Veil from other brands?
The closest matches are Ocean Crest by Hirshfield's (#D6DDDD), Borrowed Light by Farrow & Ball (#D5DBDB), Sea Frost by PPG (#D5DCDC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of River Veil?
River Veil has an LRV of 71.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why River Veil's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.