Deep Sea Shadow 0480 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #4C5652, LRV 9 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deepest River from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4C5652 · 0480
Deep Sea Shadow
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Deep Sea Shadow Technical Profile
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Deep Sea Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deep Sea Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintDeep Sea Shadow
Nearly identical
ValsparDeepest River
Deepest River
Valspar
Nearly identical
Black Spruce
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Basalt Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Deep Sea Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Evergreen Field
Behr
Nearly identical
Dark Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mertie Kay
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Evergreen Boughs
PPG
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Olympic Range
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deep Sea Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Sea Shadow
#4C5652
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#557C80
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Sea Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep Sea Shadow 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 Deep Sea Shadow.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Deep Sea Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Sea Shadow have?
Deep Sea Shadow 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 Deep Sea Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep Sea Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Sea Shadow are Deepest River by Valspar (a near-identical match), Black Spruce by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Basalt Grey by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Deep Sea Shadow'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 Deep Sea Shadow?
Deep Sea Shadow 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 Deep Sea Shadow's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.