NEUTRALS
Rushing River
#8B978E
Reading mid-tone, Rushing River lands in the neutrals family at HSL 135°, 5%, 57%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it sits between warm and cool — versatile. Works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Rushing River 1574
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #8B978E?
#8B978E is Rushing River, a mid neutral with a neutral undertone.
Is #8B978E warm or cool?
Rushing River reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Rushing River?
Rushing River works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Rushing River?
Rushing River pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Rushing River?
You can download Rushing River on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #8B978E?
#8B978E converts to RGB 139, 151, 142.