ColorplanBenjamin Moore Deep Creek (1477) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Thunderous (SW 6201), Farrow & Ball Pantalon (No.221) and Behr Intellectual (PPU18-19). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 13.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6B655B |
| RGB | 107, 101, 91 |
| HSL | 37°, 8%, 39% |
About Deep Creek
Deep Creek (1477) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 13, Deep Creek absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Deep Creek's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Coachman's Cape (CSP-90), it's warmer.
How Deep Creek changes with the light
Deep Creek is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Deep Creek will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Deep Creek will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Deep Creek from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Deep Creek will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Deep Creek in real homes
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Deep Creek equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.7
Also close: Grizzle Gray (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Deep Creek questions
What undertone does Deep Creek have?
Deep Creek has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Deep Creek's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Deep Creek a light or dark color?
Deep Creek has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 13.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Deep Creek absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Deep Creek in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Thunderous SW 6201 (close, ΔE 3.7); Farrow & Ball: Pantalon No.221 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Intellectual PPU18-19 (close, ΔE 4.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Deep Creek?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Deep Creek's undertone.
Where does Deep Creek work best?
Deep Creek works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Deep Creek absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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