Ref. #4C4E50 · 1617
Cheating Heart
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cheating Heart Technical Profile
What color is Cheating Heart? It's a dark neutral gray with the hex code #4C4E50. Colors similar to Cheating Heart include Behr Wood Acres, Behr Cracked Pepper, RAL Blue Grey. Cheating Heart has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Cheating Heart creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Cheating Heart is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.
Colors Similar to Cheating Heart
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cheating Heart
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cheating Heart
#4C4E50
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#53537C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cheating Heart
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cheating Heart 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Cheating Heart.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cheating Heart — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cheating Heart have?
Cheating Heart by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Cheating Heart from other brands?
The closest matches are Wood Acres by Behr (#4F5051), Cracked Pepper by Behr (#4F5152), Blue Grey by RAL (#474B4E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cheating Heart?
Cheating Heart has an LRV of 7.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cheating Heart's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.