Dark River 0494 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #3E4445, estimated LRV 6 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Metal .06 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #3E4445 · 0494
Dark River
6%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dark River Technical Profile
HEX Code#3E4445
RGB62, 68, 69
Estimated LRV5.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Metal .06
Colorhouse
#3F4647
Close digital match
Nocturnal Green
Valspar
#414647
Close digital match
Moonless Sky
Vista Paint
#3A4040
Close digital match
Notre Dame
Benjamin Moore
#414444
Close digital match
Typewriter
Kilz
#424648
Close digital match
Big Dipper
Sherwin-Williams
#41494B
Close digital match
Dark Cavern
Behr
#3E4442
Close digital match
Dark As Night
PPG
#3D4645
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Iron Grey
RAL
#434B4D
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Dunn-Edwards
#414549
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Farrow & Ball
#45484B
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#44484D
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Colors That Work With Dark River
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark River
#3E4445
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#49566D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark 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
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Dark River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark River have?
Dark River by Hirshfield's 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 River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark River are Metal .06 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Nocturnal Green by Valspar (a close digital match), Moonless Sky by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dark 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 Dark River?
Dark River 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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