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. 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.
Cheating Heart living room color review
@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.
Cheating Heart kitchen cabinets paint review
@dianegordondesign
Cheating Heart kitchen cabinets paint review
@chrisflorenpainting
Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart kitchen cabinets paint review
@oldcampbell_lakehouse
Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart kitchen cabinets color
@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.
Cheating Heart exterior paint
@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.
Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart bathroom paint
@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.
Cheating Heart wall panelling color paint
@acoatabovepainting
Cheating Heart wall panelling
@acoatabovepainting
Cheating Heart accent wall color
@kristiperozzi
Cheating Heart painted storage
@farmcasadecastro
Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart wall paint
@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.
Cheating Heart front door color review
@ourfrenchcolonial
Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart front door paint
@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.
Cheating Heart boho dining room
@finnishfarmhouseco
Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart boho dining room
@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.
Cheating Heart home office color
@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.
Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart kitchen island
@our_dream_in_the_country
