ColorplanBenjamin Moore Rhine River (689) is a mid-tone green with a green undertone and an LRV of 47. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Quietude (SW 6212), Farrow & Ball Powder Blue (No.23) and Behr Watery (HDC-CT-26). For trim, try Palest Pistachio (2122-60).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 46.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A4BBB6 |
| RGB | 164, 187, 182 |
| HSL | 167°, 14%, 69% |
About Rhine River
Rhine River (689) is a mid-tone, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 47, Rhine River has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Rhine River read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Wythe Blue (HC-143), it's cooler.
How Rhine River changes with the light
Rhine River has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Rhine River has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Rhine 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 Rhine River close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Rhine River looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Rhine River in real homes
Photos people have shared of Rhine River in their own rooms. Opens Instagram or Pinterest in a new tab.
Rhine 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.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Green Blue (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Rhine River questions
What undertone does Rhine River have?
Rhine River has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Rhine River read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Rhine River a light or dark color?
Rhine River has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 46.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 47, Rhine River has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Rhine River in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Quietude SW 6212 (close, ΔE 3.5); Farrow & Ball: Powder Blue No.23 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Watery HDC-CT-26 (close, ΔE 3.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rhine River?
Try Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Rhine River's undertone.
Where does Rhine River work best?
Rhine River works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 47, Rhine River has visible color without darkening a room much.
Planning more than one room?
Build a whole-house palette and share it with your contractor. Free.