ColorplanBenjamin Moore Indian River (985) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 37. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe (SW 7038), Farrow & Ball Light Gray (No.17) and Behr Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 36.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #ADA290 |
| RGB | 173, 162, 144 |
| HSL | 37°, 15%, 62% |
About Indian River
Indian River (985) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 37, Indian River absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Indian River'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. It's very close to Ranchwood (CC-500); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Indian River changes with the light
Indian River has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Indian River's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Indian River will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Indian River close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Indian River will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Indian River in real homes
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Indian River 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Intellectual Gray (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: London Stone (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Indian River questions
What undertone does Indian River have?
Indian River has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Indian River's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Indian River a light or dark color?
Indian River has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 36.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 37, Indian River absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Indian River in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tony Taupe SW 7038 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Farrow & Ball: Light Gray No.17 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Behr: Mesa Taupe PPU5-14 (close, ΔE 3.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Indian River?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Indian River's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Indian River work best?
Indian River works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 37, Indian River absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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