Cambridge Riverbed vs Accessible Beige

Cambridge Riverbed (Benjamin Moore) and Accessible Beige (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 38-point LRV gap — 58 for Accessible Beige vs 19 for Cambridge Riverbed — means Accessible Beige will open up a space more effectively. Where Cambridge Riverbed leans red, Accessible Beige reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cambridge Riverbed
Benjamin Moore · 1035
Hex#8A735B
LRV19.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1035
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams · 7036
Hex#D1C7B8
LRV57.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7036
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Cambridge Riverbed vs Accessible Beige Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cambridge Riverbed on one side and Accessible Beige on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Cambridge Riverbed comparisons

See how Cambridge Riverbed stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Cambridge Riverbed
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Cambridge Riverbed
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Cambridge Riverbed
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Cambridge Riverbed reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Cambridge Riverbed
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Cambridge Riverbed
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Cambridge Riverbed
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Cambridge Riverbed
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Cambridge Riverbed
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Cambridge Riverbed
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Cambridge Riverbed
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Cambridge Riverbed
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Cambridge Riverbed reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Cambridge Riverbed
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Cambridge Riverbed
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Cambridge Riverbed reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Cambridge Riverbed
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Cambridge Riverbed
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Cambridge Riverbed reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Cambridge Riverbed
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Cambridge Riverbed
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Cambridge Riverbed
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Cambridge Riverbed
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Cambridge Riverbed
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Cambridge Riverbed reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Cambridge Riverbed
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Cambridge Riverbed
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Cambridge Riverbed
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Cambridge Riverbed
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Cambridge Riverbed reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Cambridge Riverbed
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Cambridge Riverbed
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Cambridge Riverbed
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Cambridge Riverbed
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Cambridge Riverbed
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Cambridge Riverbed
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Cambridge Riverbed reads slightly lighter