# Sherwin Williams River Reed

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/river-reed-sw-9534](https://plan-home.com/color/river-reed-sw-9534)

Sherwin Williams River Reed SW 9534 is a muted, mid-depth earthy neutral with a weathered mix of brown, khaki, and soft gray. Its low saturation keeps the color grounded rather than overly golden, while the underlying warmth prevents it from reading flat or cold. In brighter natural light, River Reed can show more of its dusty tan character; cooler lighting may bring out its grayer, slightly olive-leaning side. It suits living rooms, studies, mudrooms, and exterior trim where a substantial neutral is wanted without the darkness of charcoal. Pair it with creamy off-whites, aged brass, warm wood, stone, and deep green accents for a layered, natural-looking palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** River Reed
- **Color code:** SW 9534
- **HEX:** #94876e
- **RGB:** 148, 135, 110
- **LRV:** 24.79%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Form + Function

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 39° Saturation: 25.68% Value: 58.04%
- **HSL:** hsl(39, 15, 51)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.78 Yellow: 25.68 Key: 41.96
- **YIQ:** Y: 136.037 I: 15.78 Q: -5.03
- **XYZ:** X: 23.691 Y: 24.75 Z: 18.277
- **CIE Lab:** L:56.831 a:0.74 b:15.245
- **CIE Luv:** L:56.831 u:9.495 v:19.886
- **Decimal:** 9733998
- **Hunter Lab:** 49.75, -2.059, 13.043

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Dry Pasture](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dry-pasture)
- [Behr Weathered Fossil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-weathered-fossil)
- [RAL Classic Yellow grey](https://plan-home.com/color/yellow-grey-ral-7034)
- [Sherwin Williams Sawdust](https://plan-home.com/color/sawdust-sw-6158)
- [Sherwin Williams Vintage](https://plan-home.com/color/vintage-sw-9528)
- [Behr Urban Safari](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-urban-safari)
- [Sherwin Williams Renwick Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/renwick-olive-sw-2815)
- [Benjamin Moore Smoky Ash](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-smoky-ash-986)
- [Benjamin Moore Worn Leather Shoes](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-worn-leather-shoes-csp-135)
- [Benjamin Moore Mortar](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mortar-cc-574)
- [Sherwin Williams Meadow Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/meadow-trail-sw-7737)
- [Benjamin Moore Elk Horn](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-elk-horn-af-105)
- [Benjamin Moore Majestic Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-majestic-sage-1532)
- [RAL Classic Pearl beige](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-beige-ral-1035)
- [Benjamin Moore Wet Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wet-clay-csp-1045)
- [Benjamin Moore Jamesboro Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-jamesboro-gold-hc-88)
- [Benjamin Moore Cleveland Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cleveland-green-1525)
- [Benjamin Moore Hampshire Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hampshire-gray-hc-101)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Functional Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/functional-gray-sw-7024)
- [Sherwin Williams Pewter Tankard](https://plan-home.com/color/pewter-tankard-sw-0023)
- [Sherwin Williams Studio Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/studio-clay-sw-9172)
- [Sherwin Williams Felted Wool](https://plan-home.com/color/felted-wool-sw-9171)
- [Sherwin Williams Rushing River](https://plan-home.com/color/rushing-river-sw-7746)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Muddled Basil](https://plan-home.com/color/muddled-basil-sw-7745)
- [Sherwin Williams Meadow Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/meadow-trail-sw-7737)
- [Sherwin Williams Enduring Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/enduring-bronze-sw-7055)
- [Sherwin Williams Nocturne](https://plan-home.com/color/nocturne-sw-9520)
- [Sherwin Williams Oak Leaf Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/oak-leaf-brown-sw-7054)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams Lakeside](https://plan-home.com/color/lakeside-sw-9683)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-storm-sw-9685)
- [Sherwin Williams Lavendar Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/lavendar-wisp-sw-7138)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.