Ref. #535149 · 6011-4
Dark Oasis
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dark Oasis Technical Profile
What color is Dark Oasis? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #535149. Colors similar to Dark Oasis include Behr Underground, MPC Classic Green Bronze Met., Hirshfield's Sturgis Gray. Dark Oasis has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Dark Oasis creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Dark Oasis pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Dark Oasis
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Underground
Behr
Nearly identical
Classic Green Bronze Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Sturgis Gray
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tavern Charcoal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Thunder Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Moss Glen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Licorice
PPG
Nearly identical
Black Jack
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Oasis
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Oasis
#535149
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#707C53
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Oasis
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Oasis 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Dark Oasis.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dark Oasis — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Oasis have?
Dark Oasis by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Dark Oasis from other brands?
The closest matches are Underground by Behr (#525049), Classic Green Bronze Met. by MPC (#51514B), Sturgis Gray by Hirshfield's (#57544D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Dark Oasis?
Dark Oasis has an LRV of 8.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark Oasis's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.