Muddy River 1098-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #715D3D, LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tree Swing from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #715D3D · 1098-7
Muddy River
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Muddy River Technical Profile
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Muddy River in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Muddy River in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMuddy River
Nearly identical
BehrTree Swing
Tree Swing
Behr
Nearly identical
Queen Lioness
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tamarind
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Queen Lioness
Vista Paint
Very similar
Timber Beam
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Midnight Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wild Woods
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fresh Artichoke
Valspar
Very similar
Pearl Gold
RAL
Visible difference
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Visible difference
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Muddy River
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Muddy River
#715D3D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#82875A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Muddy River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Muddy 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
Similar PPG Colors
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Muddy River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Muddy River have?
Muddy River by PPG 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 Muddy River in your own space before committing.
What colors match Muddy River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Muddy River are Tree Swing by Behr (a near-identical match), Tree Swing by Behr (a near-identical match), Queen Lioness by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Muddy 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 Muddy River?
Muddy River has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.7, 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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Why Muddy River's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.