Abyss
At first glance, Abyss belongs to the black family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. A blue undertone may emerge most clearly where the paint meets a cleaner white, stone surface or contrasting textile. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#42444BLRV
7.37
Abyss in Rooms
Follow Abyss from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 7 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Across 3 kitchen cabinets images, Abyss (2128-20) meets light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Kitchen cabinets painted Abyss deliver sophisticated dark cabinetry.
@brenbissett
Deep Abyss cabinets give the kitchen a bold, modern look.
@lewisandweldon
Kitchen cabinets in Abyss offer timeless, elegant dark storage.
@lakemartinbuilders
1 Living Room Photo
Abyss (2128-20) can change noticeably under the movement from window light to lamplight. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Accent wall painted Abyss anchors the living room with rich depth.
@designsourcingbylizdeacon
3 Misc Photos
The 3 misc images turn a black swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Furniture painted in Abyss showcases the color's deep richness.
@attic_and_oak
Abyss paint on furniture creates striking, sophisticated pieces.
@attic_and_oak
Dark Abyss furniture makes a bold design statement.
@attic_and_oak
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 87 vs 7, White Heron is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Marlin reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 7), opening up a space where Abyss encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Woodcliff Lake reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Silver Fox reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 7), opening up a space where Abyss encloses it.
Upper West Side reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 7), opening up a space where Abyss encloses it.
At LRV 47 vs 7, Himalayan Trek is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 20 vs 7, Cromwell Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
A weighty navy blue that mirrors the deep, endless expanse of night.