Dark River 0494 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #3A3F3F, LRV 5 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blacktop from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3A3F3F · 0494
Dark River
5%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dark River Technical Profile
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Dark River in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark River in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintDark River
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlacktop
Blacktop
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Obsidian Stone
Behr
Nearly identical
Dark River
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Greenblack
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Caviar
Valspar
Nearly identical
Starless Sky
PPG
Very similar
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Black Green
RAL
Very similar
Mystic Black
Kilz
Very similar
Dark Engine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Off-Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cauldron
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark River
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark River
#3A3F3F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#455667
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Dark 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.
Dark River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark River have?
Dark River by Vista Paint 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 Dark River in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark River are Blacktop by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Midnight by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Obsidian Stone by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dark 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 Dark River?
Dark River has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark River's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.