Rhine River 689 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A5BCB7, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lucinda from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A5BCB7 · 689
Rhine River
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rhine River Technical Profile
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Rhine River in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rhine River in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreRhine River
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLucinda
Lucinda
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rainwash
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lucinda
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Festoon Aqua
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tropical Bay
Valspar
Nearly identical
Opal Silk
Behr
Nearly identical
Holly Glen
PPG
Very similar
Bidwell Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bell Bottoms
Kilz
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Rhine River
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rhine River
#A5BCB7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A2AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rhine River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rhine River 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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Rhine River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rhine River have?
Rhine River by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rhine River in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rhine River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rhine River are Lucinda by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rainwash by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lucinda by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rhine River'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 Rhine River?
Rhine River has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.4, 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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