Cambridge Riverbed 1035 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8B745C, LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Noble Crown from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B745C · 1035
Cambridge Riverbed
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cambridge Riverbed Technical Profile
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Cambridge Riverbed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cambridge Riverbed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCambridge Riverbed
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sNoble Crown
Noble Crown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Noble Crown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hat Box Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
True Walnut
Behr
Nearly identical
Thatch Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Olivewood Branch
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mocha Syrup
Valspar
Very similar
Big Stone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cambridge Riverbed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cambridge Riverbed
#8B745C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3A476
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Cambridge Riverbed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cambridge Riverbed 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Cambridge Riverbed.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cambridge Riverbed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cambridge Riverbed have?
Cambridge Riverbed by Benjamin Moore 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 Cambridge Riverbed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cambridge Riverbed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cambridge Riverbed are Noble Crown by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Noble Crown by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dusty Path by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cambridge Riverbed'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 Cambridge Riverbed?
Cambridge Riverbed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.8, 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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