River Reed 1114-2 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DEDBC4, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New Growth from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEDBC4 · 1114-2
River Reed
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
River Reed Technical Profile
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River Reed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to River Reed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGRiver Reed
Nearly identical
ValsparNew Growth
New Growth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dried Lichen
Kilz
Nearly identical
Overcast
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Zero Degrees
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Lacewing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Air .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Au Natural
Vista Paint
Very similar
Au Natural
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pancake Batter
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shadow White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With River Reed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
River Reed
#DEDBC4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for River Reed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
River Reed 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
Other PPG colors close to River Reed.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
River Reed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does River Reed have?
River Reed by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample River Reed in your own space before committing.
What colors match River Reed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to River Reed are New Growth by Valspar (a near-identical match), Dried Lichen by Kilz (a near-identical match), Overcast by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting River Reed'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 Reed?
River Reed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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