Abyss
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Abyss (2128-20) is a standout Black in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 7 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#42444B
LRV
7.37
Abyss in Real Rooms
Abyss has a low LRV of 7.37 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Black and Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, living room and misc.
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Abyss earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
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
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Abyss. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Accent wall painted Abyss anchors the living room with rich depth.
@designsourcingbylizdeacon
3 Misc Photos
See how Abyss is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
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.