Deep Space
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Deep Space 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 18 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#52565A
LRV
10.80
Deep Space in Real Rooms
Deep Space has a low LRV of 10.8 — 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, bedroom, bathroom, house, front door, kitchen cabinets and misc.
5 Living Room Photos
In a living room, Deep Space acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Living room walls in Deep Space create an intimate, sophisticated setting.
@salem.lane.design
Deep Space paint transforms the living room into a cozy, dramatic retreat.
@bcbowers74
Walls throughout the living room in Deep Space establish modern elegance.
@bcbowers74
Living room walls wrapped in Deep Space exude calm, moody sophistication.
@amystormandco
Deep Space paint envelops the living room in rich, contemporary color.
@amystormandco
3 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Deep Space reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Bedroom walls in Deep Space foster relaxation through dark, enveloping tone.
@laurengerdjikian
Deep Space paint transforms the bedroom into a serene, cocoon-like sanctuary.
@laurengerdjikian
Bedroom walls in Deep Space create a restful, sophisticated retreat.
@laurengerdjikian
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Deep Space provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Bathroom wall panelling in Deep Space adds depth and modern elegance.
@pewterandsage
4 House Photos
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Deep Space 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.
Exterior siding in Deep Space commands attention with its dark, rich tone.
@radelisle
Deep Space paint on the house exterior creates dramatic curb appeal.
@radelisle
The exterior wrapped in Deep Space makes a bold architectural statement.
@imperial_painting
Deep Space siding transforms the home's exterior with contemporary sophistication.
@imperial_painting
1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Deep Space. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
A front door painted Deep Space becomes an arresting focal point.
@imperial_painting
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
On kitchen cabinets, Deep Space 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.
Kitchen cabinets in Deep Space add modern drama to the cooking space.
@shonasshabbytochic
3 Misc Photos
Deep Space shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Deep Space paint creates a playful, imaginative environment in the children's room.
@hyggebeehome
The children's room walls in Deep Space spark creativity and wonder.
@hyggebeehome
Walls painted Deep Space deliver modern sophistication with timeless appeal.
@carmen_l_realtor
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 80 vs 11, Cloud Cover is decisively the brighter choice.
Gull Wing Gray reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 11), opening up a space where Deep Space encloses it.
At LRV 59 vs 11, Wish is decisively the brighter choice.
Super White reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 11), opening up a space where Deep Space encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Deep Space reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Woodcliff Lake reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Silver Fox reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 11), opening up a space where Deep Space encloses it.
Upper West Side reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 11), opening up a space where Deep Space encloses it.
At LRV 47 vs 11, Himalayan Trek is decisively the brighter choice.
Briarwood reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 11), opening up a space where Deep Space encloses it.
At LRV 48 vs 11, Thunder is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (15 vs 11) makes Charcoal Slate the marginally brighter of the two.
Steel Wool reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trout Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 14 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Ashland Slate reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (11 vs 6) makes Deep Space the marginally brighter of the two.
Deep Space reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Deep Space reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.