River Rock 18-02 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D8CDC4, estimated LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Reticence from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D8CDC4 · 18-02
River Rock
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
River Rock Technical Profile
HEX Code#D8CDC4
RGB216, 205, 196
Estimated LRV62.2
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 Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to River Rock
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Reticence
Sherwin-Williams
#D9CDC3
Close digital match
Granite Dust
Behr
#D6CBC1
Close digital match
Dusky Morn
Valspar
#D7CDC6
Close digital match
Sea Froth
Benjamin Moore
#D9D0C8
Close digital match
Weeping Birch
Dutch Boy
#D7CFC7
Close digital match
Avorio
Vista Paint
#D4C8C0
Close digital match
Mossy Shade
Hirshfield's
#DBD2C7
Close digital match
Impressionist Taupe
Kilz
#D0C6BF
Close digital match
En Plein Air
Dunn-Edwards
#D0C5BE
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Stirabout
Farrow & Ball
#D9CFC2
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Colors That Work With River Rock
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
River Rock
#D8CDC4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for River Rock
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
River Rock 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 Rock — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does River Rock have?
River Rock by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Rock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to River Rock are Reticence by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Granite Dust by Behr (a close digital match), Dusky Morn by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting River Rock'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 Rock?
River Rock has a estimated lightness value of 62.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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