Darkroom 7083 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #443E40, estimated LRV 5 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Velvety Night from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #443E40 · 7083
Darkroom
5%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Darkroom Technical Profile
HEX Code#443E40
RGB68, 62, 64
Estimated LRV5.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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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 →
Velvety Night
Dutch Boy
#443E40
Close digital match
Plum Martini
Benjamin Moore
#413D40
Close digital match
Evening Empress
Vista Paint
#433C3C
Close digital match
Grey Brown
RAL
#403A3A
Close digital match
Sarsaparilla
Behr
#4A4143
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#463C3D
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PPG
#49413F
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#494248
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#424040
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Hirshfield's
#463E3B
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Colors That Work With Darkroom
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Darkroom
#443E40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D4E48
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Darkroom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Darkroom 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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Darkroom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Darkroom have?
Darkroom by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) 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 Darkroom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Darkroom are Velvety Night by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Plum Martini by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Evening Empress by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Darkroom'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 Darkroom?
Darkroom has a estimated lightness value of 5.0, 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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