Dark Cavern 790F-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #3E4442, 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.
Ref. #3E4442 · 790F-7
Dark Cavern
6%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dark Cavern Technical Profile
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Dark Cavern in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Cavern in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDark Cavern
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMidnight in the Tropics
Midnight in the Tropics
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dark As Night
PPG
Nearly identical
Dark River
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Blacktop
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Nocturnal Green
Valspar
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Big Dipper
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Typewriter
Kilz
Very similar
Refined Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Iron Grey
RAL
Very similar
Rugged Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Cavern
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Dark Cavern.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dark Cavern in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Dark As Night by PPG (a near-identical match), Moonless Sky by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark Cavern's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.