River Mist 5003-9A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CBEAF1, estimated 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.
Valspar · #CBEAF1 · 5003-9A
River Mist
78%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
River Mist Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBEAF1
RGB203, 234, 241
Estimated LRV77.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to River Mist
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Prairie Sky
Behr
#CBEAF1
Close digital match
Fountain Spout
Benjamin Moore
#D0EDF3
Close digital match
Dream .01
Colorhouse
#CAE9EE
Close digital match
Simply Heaven
Vista Paint
#C5E6ED
Close digital match
Surf's Up
PPG
#C6E4EB
Close digital match
Frostproof
Dunn-Edwards
#D1F0F6
Close digital match
Dream Again
Kilz
#CFEAEE
Close digital match
Aviary Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#C6E3E8
Close digital match
Vandy Blue
Dutch Boy
#C5E5E9
Close digital match
Kyoto
Hirshfield's
#BEE3EA
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Colors That Work With River Mist
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match River Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to River Mist are Prairie Sky by Behr (a close digital match), Fountain Spout by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Dream .01 by Colorhouse (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why River Mist's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.