Ref. #4B5653 · 5009-3
Deepest River
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Deepest River Technical Profile
What color is Deepest River? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #4B5653. Colors similar to Deepest River include Vista Paint Deep Sea Shadow, RAL Basalt Grey, Hirshfield's Deep Sea Shadow. Deepest River has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Deepest River creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Deepest River pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Deepest River
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Deepest River from other brands?
The closest matches are Deep Sea Shadow by Vista Paint (#4C5652), Basalt Grey by RAL (#4E5754), Deep Sea Shadow by Hirshfield's (#4E5856). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Deepest River?
Deepest River has an LRV of 8.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Deepest River
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 Deepest River's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.