Dark River
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Dark River (0494) is a standout paint color 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 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#464B4B
LRV
7.00
Dark River's Color Strip
Dark River is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 129 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Dark River in Real Rooms
Dark River has a low LRV of 7 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Dark River 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.
The walls here show Dark River in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Dark River is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
A bedroom painted in Dark River — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Dark River in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Dark River, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
See Dark River in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Dark River, 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.
A foyer painted in Dark River sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Dark River's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Dark River in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
This kitchen scene shows how Dark River holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Dark River. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
See how Dark River holds up in a real living room setting.
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