Dark Cavern 790F-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #3E4442, estimated LRV 6 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Midnight in the Tropics from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #3E4442 · 790F-7
Dark Cavern
6%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dark Cavern Technical Profile
HEX Code#3E4442
RGB62, 68, 66
Estimated LRV5.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Dark Cavern
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Cavern
#3E4442
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#48676D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Cavern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Cavern Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Dark Cavern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Cavern have?
Dark Cavern by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dark Cavern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Cavern are Midnight in the Tropics by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Dark As Night by PPG (a close digital match), Moonless Sky by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dark Cavern's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dark Cavern?
Dark Cavern has a estimated lightness value of 5.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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