Deep River P500-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #2289EE, LRV 17 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Safe Harbor from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2289EE · P500-6
Deep River
17%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Deep River Technical Profile
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Deep River in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deep River in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDeep River
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsSafe Harbor
Safe Harbor
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blue Dart
PPG
Very similar
Star Gazer
Valspar
Very similar
Endless Summer
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Waterloo
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Breathtaking Blue
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Bashful Blue
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Coast Drive
Kilz
Visible difference
Perfect Periwinkle
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deep River
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep River
#2289EE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6565CD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep River 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 Deep River.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Deep River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep River have?
Deep River by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Deep River in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep River are Safe Harbor by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Blue Dart by PPG (a very close match), Magical Merlin by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Deep River'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 Deep River?
Deep River has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Deep River's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.