River Reed 9534 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #94876E, estimated LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dry Pasture from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #94876E · 9534
River Reed
25%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
River Reed Technical Profile
HEX Code#94876E
RGB148, 135, 110
Estimated LRV24.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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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
#94876E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
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
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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 Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Dry Pasture by Behr (a close digital match), Dry Pasture by Behr (a close digital match), Tawny Owl by Dunn-Edwards (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 24.7, 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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