ColorplanBenjamin Moore Rushing River (1574) is a deep green with a green undertone and an LRV of 30. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Acacia Haze (SW 9132), Farrow & Ball Castle Gray (No.92) and Behr In The Moment (T18-15). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 29.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8B978E |
| RGB | 139, 151, 142 |
| HSL | 135°, 5%, 57% |
About Rushing River
Rushing River (1574) is a deep, soft green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 30, Rushing River absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Rushing 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 Sea Glass (CSP-735), it's darker.
How Rushing River changes with the light
Rushing 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
Rushing River has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Rushing 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 Rushing River close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Rushing River looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Rushing River in real homes
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Rushing 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
Close · ΔE 3.3
Also close: Evergreen Fog (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Card Room Green (ΔE 3.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Rushing River questions
What undertone does Rushing River have?
Rushing River has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Rushing River read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Rushing River a light or dark color?
Rushing River has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 29.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 30, Rushing 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 Rushing River in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Acacia Haze SW 9132 (close, ΔE 3.3); Farrow & Ball: Castle Gray No.92 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Behr: In The Moment T18-15 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rushing River?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Rushing River's undertone.
Where does Rushing River work best?
Rushing River works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 30, Rushing 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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