Rushing River
Often used for its versatile qualities, Rushing River remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 5 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#A19C8F
LRV
33.55
Rushing River's Color Strip
Rushing River is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Fawn Brindle and Mountain Road. The strip spans from Grecian Ivory at the lightest end to Mountain Road at the deepest. Strip 247 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Rushing River in Real Rooms
Rushing River has a medium LRV of 33.55 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a misc and kitchen cabinets.
2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Rushing River adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Dresser painted Rushing River introduces moody blue-gray tones to this room.
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Wall color Rushing River brings calm, sophisticated depth to this space.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
For an island-only application, Rushing River provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.
Kitchen cabinets in Rushing River create a serene, muted blue palette.
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Cabinetry finished in Rushing River establishes cool-toned elegance in kitchen design.
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Cabinet doors painted Rushing River coordinate beautifully with warm countertop materials.
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Coordinating Colors
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 34), opening up a space where Rushing River encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 34, Nuance is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 34 vs 7, Rushing River is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 34), opening up a space where Rushing River encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 36 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 36 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 34 and 33, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 36 vs 34), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 34 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 34 and 31, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 37 vs 34), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (37 vs 34) makes Smooth Stone the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 34 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 34 vs 7, Rushing River is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 34, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Rushing River reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
Rushing River reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 47 vs 34, Lakeside is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 34 vs 3, Rushing River is decisively the brighter choice.
Lavender Wisp reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 34), opening up a space where Rushing River encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 49 vs 34, March Wind is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 34), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Ellie Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Zircon reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 34), opening up a space where Rushing River encloses it.
At LRV 56 vs 34, Fortitude is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Rushing River reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 15), opening up a space where Cocoon encloses it.
At LRV 34 vs 20, Rushing River is decisively the brighter choice.
Rushing River reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Rushing River reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (34 vs 23) makes Rushing River the marginally brighter of the two.