Benjamin Moore

Indian River

985 / CC-500

Indian River is a taupe that balances warm and cool undertones, allowing it to shift subtly depending on surrounding light and finishes. With an LRV of 36.66, it falls in the mid-range for light reflectance, suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, or studies. The color provides a neutral backdrop without reading as distinctly warm or cold.

It coordinates with Benjamin Moore White Dove and Gray Owl for lighter pairings, while Hale Navy and Revere Pewter offer depth and tonal harmony.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

985 / CC-500

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Indian River in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Indian River under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Indian River under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

37°

Orange Family

Lightness

62%

Medium

Saturation

15%

Muted

LRV

36.7

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#ADA290

RGB Decimal

173, 162, 144

RGB Percent

67.8%, 63.5%, 56.5%

HSL

37.2, 15.0%, 62.2%

HSV

37.2, 16.8%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 6.4%, 16.8%, 32.2%

YIQ

163.2, 12.4, -3.3

XYZ

35.19, 36.74, 31.62

CIE Lab

67.08, 0.92, 10.80

CIE Luv

67.08, 7.68, 14.91

Hunter Lab

60.61, 0.82, 8.89

Decimal

11379344

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Indian River Nordic Gray Elk Horn Lemur

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Indian River Skyline Steel Crème De La Crème Snowbound

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Indian River Blueberry Muffin Charcoal Linen Beribboned

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Indian River Bay Water Foggy Mauve Green Trellis

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Indian River Foggy Mauve Coffee Rose Reserve

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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