River Reed 1114-2 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DEDBC4, estimated 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.
PPG · #DEDBC4 · 1114-2
River Reed
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
River Reed Technical Profile
HEX Code#DEDBC4
RGB222, 219, 196
Estimated LRV70.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to River Reed
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
New Growth
Valspar
#E2DEC5
Close digital match
Dried Lichen
Kilz
#DDDCC4
Close digital match
Overcast
Benjamin Moore
#DEDBC7
Close digital match
Zero Degrees
Behr
#DEDAC6
Close digital match
Green Lacewing
Dunn-Edwards
#E3E1CC
Close digital match
Air .03
Colorhouse
#E5DFC9
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Au Natural
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#E6E1CD
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#E5E1CE
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#E4E4CE
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#DED8C6
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Colors That Work With River Reed
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match River Reed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to River Reed are New Growth by Valspar (a close digital match), Dried Lichen by Kilz (a close digital match), Overcast by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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