Deep Caviar
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Deep Caviar remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 7 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#494242
LRV
7.09
Deep Caviar in Real Rooms
Deep Caviar has a low LRV of 7.09 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Black and Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, front door, house, kitchen cabinets, bathroom and dining room.
1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Deep Caviar for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Bm Deep Caviar Living Room
Seattle Times
1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Deep Caviar is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
Bm Deep Caviar Front Door
@nm.interiors
1 House Photo
Using Deep Caviar on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Deep Caviar Garage Door
@thehappy_painterl
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Deep Caviar adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Deep Caviar Kitchen Cabinets
@amazing_glazing_design
Deep Caviar Kitchen Cabinets
@amazing_glazing_design
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Deep Caviar holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
2130-20 Bathroom Vanity
@missioncustomcabinetry
1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Deep Caviar 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.
2130-20 Dining Room
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