Deep River
Deep River is a genuinely dark Black from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 6 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#4B4E4A
LRV
7.82
Deep River in Real Rooms
Deep River has a low LRV of 7.82 — 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 Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house, living room, misc and bathroom.
2 House Photos
On a traditional or historic home, Deep River acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Board siding in Deep River offers a moody exterior finish.
@mid_life_modern
Deep River exterior paint creates a refined, timeless home aesthetic.
@nordeggcabin
1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Deep River 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.
Living room walls in Deep River establish a serene, contemplative atmosphere.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Deep River is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Painted walls in Deep River provide cool-toned, elegant color depth.
@heyjanegrubb
Painted furniture in Deep River creates dramatic contrast with surrounding décor.
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1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Deep River 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 wrapped in Deep River establish a moody, spa-like retreat.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 88 vs 8, Distant Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Winter Orchard reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 8), opening up a space where Deep River encloses it.
At LRV 46 vs 8, Misted Green is decisively the brighter choice.
White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 8), opening up a space where Deep River encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 34 vs 8, Iris Bliss is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 25 vs 8, Wild Orchid is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 27 vs 8, Carolina Plum is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (15 vs 8) makes Rainy Afternoon the marginally brighter of the two.