ColorplanBenjamin Moore Deep River (1582) is a very dark cool gray with a green undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Rock Bottom (SW 7062), Farrow & Ball Studio Green (No.93) and Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 7.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4B4E4A |
| RGB | 75, 78, 74 |
| HSL | 105°, 3%, 30% |
About Deep River
Deep River (1582) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a green undertone. With an LRV of 7, Deep River absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Deep River read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Nightfall (1596), it's warmer.
How Deep River changes with the light
Deep River 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 River will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Deep River 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 River from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Deep River looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Deep River in real homes
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Deep River 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
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Shade-Grown (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Carriage Green (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Deep River questions
What undertone does Deep River have?
Deep River has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Deep River read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Deep River a light or dark color?
Deep River has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Deep River 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 River in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom SW 7062 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: Studio Green No.93 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Cracked Pepper PPU18-01 (close, ΔE 3.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Deep River?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Deep River's undertone.
Where does Deep River work best?
Deep River works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Deep River absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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