River Mist 5003-9A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CBEAF1, LRV 78 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prairie Sky from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBEAF1 · 5003-9A
River Mist
78%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
River Mist Technical Profile
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River Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to River Mist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRiver Mist
Nearly identical
BehrPrairie Sky
Prairie Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Fountain Spout
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Simply Heaven
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Surf's Up
PPG
Nearly identical
Frostproof
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dream Again
Kilz
Nearly identical
Aviary Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Vandy Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Kyoto
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With River Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
River Mist
#CBEAF1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#768CBC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for River Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
River Mist 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to River Mist.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
River Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does River Mist have?
River Mist by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample River Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match River Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to River Mist are Prairie Sky by Behr (a near-identical match), Fountain Spout by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dream .01 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting River Mist'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 Mist?
River Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.9, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why River Mist's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.