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Riviera Beach

PPU7-07 · Behr

LRV 44 · mid-tone

0 black100 white

Behr Riviera Beach (PPU7-07) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 44. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Pensive (AF-140), Sherwin-Williams Nomadic Desert (SW 6107) and Farrow & Ball Jitney (No.293). For trim, try Nano White (HDC-MD-06).

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Walls:Riviera Beach

Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyBeige
LRV43.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#C0AE97
RGB192, 174, 151
HSL34°, 25%, 67%

About Riviera Beach

Riviera Beach (PPU7-07) is a mid-tone beige from Behr with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 44, Riviera Beach has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Riviera Beach's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Harvest Brown (710D-4), it's lighter and cooler.

How Riviera Beach changes with the light

Riviera Beach has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.

N

North-facing rooms

Riviera Beach's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Riviera Beach will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Riviera Beach can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

W

West-facing rooms

Riviera Beach will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

See Riviera Beach in real homes

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Riviera Beach equivalents in other brands

The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.

Benjamin Moore

Pensive AF-140

Very close · ΔE 1.5

Also close: Truffle (ΔE 1.7)

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Sherwin-Williams

Nomadic Desert SW 6107

Very close · ΔE 1.9

Also close: Universal Khaki (ΔE 2.1)

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Farrow & Ball

Jitney No.293

Close · ΔE 2.9

Also close: Smoked Trout (ΔE 3.5)

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Riviera Beach questions

What undertone does Riviera Beach have?

Riviera Beach has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Riviera Beach's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Riviera Beach a light or dark color?

Riviera Beach has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 43.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 44, Riviera Beach has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Riviera Beach in other paint brands?

Benjamin Moore: Pensive AF-140 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Sherwin-Williams: Nomadic Desert SW 6107 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: Jitney No.293 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Riviera Beach?

Try Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Riviera Beach's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.

Where does Riviera Beach work best?

Riviera Beach works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 44, Riviera Beach has visible color without darkening a room much.

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