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Ref. #443E40 · 7083

Darkroom

5%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Darkroom 7083 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #443E40, 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.

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Darkroom Technical Profile

HEX Code#443E40
RGB68, 62, 64
LRV5.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Darkroom in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Darkroom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsDarkroom
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyVelvety Night

Velvety Night

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Plum Martini

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Evening Empress

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Grey Brown

RAL

Nearly identical

Sarsaparilla

Behr

Very similar

Bistre Pigment

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Western Charcoal

PPG

Very similar

Paean Black

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Arrowhead

Valspar

Very similar

Evermore

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Grate Black

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Darkroom

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Darkroom

#443E40

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6D4E48

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Off Broadway

Complement

Dark Cavern

Darkroom Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gala Pink

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Stay in Lime

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Synergy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Darkroom.

Armory

Sherwin-Williams · 9600

#413D3C

Sealskin

Sherwin-Williams · 7675

#48423C

Clove

Sherwin-Williams · 9605

#453E39

Bitter Chocolate

Sherwin-Williams · 6013

#4D3C3C

Andiron

Sherwin-Williams · 6174

#424036

Ripe Olive

Sherwin-Williams · 6209

#44483D

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Ivy Topiary

Behr · PPU8-25

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Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

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Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

Long Winding Road

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR02

#9B9189

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Darkroom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Darkroom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Darkroom are Velvety Night by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Plum Martini by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Evening Empress by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones

Why Darkroom's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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