Deep Sea Shadow 0480 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #4C5652, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #4C5652 · 0480
Deep Sea Shadow
9%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Deep Sea Shadow Technical Profile
HEX Code#4C5652
RGB76, 86, 82
Estimated LRV8.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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#4B5653
Close digital match
Black Spruce
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#4C5752
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#4E5754
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Deep Sea Shadow
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#4E5856
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#4C5857
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Colors That Work With Deep Sea Shadow
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Sea Shadow
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep Sea Shadow 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Deep Sea Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Sea Shadow are Deepest River by Valspar (a close digital match), Black Spruce by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Basalt Grey by RAL (a close digital 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 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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