Ref. #444D56 · DE5825
Deepest Sea
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Deepest Sea Technical Profile
What color is Deepest Sea? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #444D56. Colors similar to Deepest Sea include Valspar Pitch Cobalt, Benjamin Moore Blue Note, Benjamin Moore Hale Navy. Deepest Sea has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Deepest Sea creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Deepest Sea pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Deepest Sea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deepest Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deepest Sea
#444D56
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#52527B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deepest Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deepest Sea 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Deepest Sea.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Deepest Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deepest Sea have?
Deepest Sea by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Deepest Sea from other brands?
The closest matches are Pitch Cobalt by Valspar (#434D56), Blue Note by Benjamin Moore (#414C55), Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore (#444C57). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Deepest Sea?
Deepest Sea has an LRV of 7.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Deepest Sea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.