Deepest River 5009-3 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #4B5653, estimated 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.
Valspar · #4B5653 · 5009-3
Deepest River
9%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Deepest River Technical Profile
HEX Code#4B5653
RGB75, 86, 83
Estimated LRV8.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Deepest River
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Deepest River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deepest River are Deep Sea Shadow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Basalt Grey by RAL (a close digital match), Deep Sea Shadow by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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