Cheating Heart
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Cheating Heart (1617) 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 29 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#4B4D4F
LRV
8.79
Cheating Heart in Real Rooms
Cheating Heart has a low LRV of 8.79 — 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 living room, kitchen cabinets, house, bathroom, misc, front door, dining room, home office and kitchen.
7 Living Room Photos
Cheating Heart provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Living room walls in Cheating Heart create striking warmth.
@thepdxvictorian
4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Cheating Heart interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Kitchen cabinets painted Cheating Heart make a bold statement.
@dianegordondesign
Cheating Heart cabinetry adds drama to the kitchen.
@chrisflorenpainting
Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart kitchen cabinets command attention.
@oldcampbell_lakehouse
Kitchen cabinets in Cheating Heart deliver rich color impact.
@homebunch
1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Cheating Heart is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
House exterior painted in deep Cheating Heart tones.
@threelittledogs
6 Bathroom Photos
The psychology of Cheating Heart in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Bathroom walls painted Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart.
@harmonyhaus
5 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Cheating Heart, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Wall paneling in Cheating Heart adds architectural interest.
@acoatabovepainting
Paneled walls showcase Cheating Heart's sophisticated depth.
@acoatabovepainting
Accent wall in Cheating Heart anchors the room.
@kristiperozzi
Storage painted in Cheating Heart becomes a focal point.
@farmcasadecastro
Walls painted Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart.
@chance.interiors
2 Front Door Photos
A front door in Cheating Heart changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
Front door painted Cheating Heart makes a bold entrance.
@ourfrenchcolonial
Front door in Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart welcomes guests.
@kylieminteriors
2 Dining Room Photos
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Cheating Heart is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Dining room walls in Cheating Heart set a boho mood.
@finnishfarmhouseco
Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart brings bohemian warmth to dining.
@finnishfarmhouseco
1 Home Office Photo
In a workspace, Cheating Heart helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.
Home office walls in Cheating Heart inspire creativity.
@yesterdaisy
1 Kitchen Photo
Using Cheating Heart in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Kitchen island in Cheating Heart anchors the workspace.
@our_dream_in_the_country
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 46 vs 9, Gray Huskie is decisively the brighter choice.
Baby's Breath reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 9), opening up a space where Cheating Heart encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 90 vs 9, Simply White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 9 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 8-point LRV gap (17 vs 9) makes Woodcliff Lake the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 44 vs 9, Silver Fox is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 39 vs 9, Upper West Side is decisively the brighter choice.
Himalayan Trek reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 9), opening up a space where Cheating Heart encloses it.
At LRV 32 vs 9, Briarwood is decisively the brighter choice.
Thunder reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 9), opening up a space where Cheating Heart encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Charcoal Slate reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (16 vs 9) makes Trout Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (14 vs 9) makes Stormy Sky the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 9 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 7-point LRV gap (16 vs 9) makes Ashland Slate the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (9 vs 5) makes Cheating Heart the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (9 vs 6) makes Cheating Heart the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 9 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.