Deepest River 5009-3 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #4B5653, LRV 9 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Sea Shadow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4B5653 · 5009-3
Deepest River
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Deepest River Technical Profile
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Deepest River in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deepest River in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDeepest River
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDeep Sea Shadow
Deep Sea Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Basalt Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Deep Sea Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Black Spruce
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dark Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Evergreen Field
Behr
Nearly identical
Mertie Kay
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Evergreen Boughs
PPG
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Still Water
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Charcoal
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deepest River
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deepest River
#4B5653
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#55767F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deepest River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deepest 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Deepest River.
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 River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deepest River have?
Deepest River by Valspar has a cool (green) 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 Deepest River in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deepest River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deepest River are Deep Sea Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Basalt Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Deep Sea Shadow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Deepest 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 Deepest River?
Deepest River has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.8, 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 Deepest River's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.