Benjamin Moore Deep River 1582

Official page:Deep River 1582
Code:1582
Name:Deep River
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Deep River?

Benjamin Moore 1581 Deep River exudes a sense of sophisticated tranquility, ideal for creating a calm and inviting atmosphere in any space. This deep, rich hue pairs beautifully with earthy tones such as olive green and burnt sienna, for a harmonious and grounding color palette. To add a pop of contrast, consider incorporating accents in a warm rust or a creamy off-white to create a dynamic yet balanced look in your room. Whether used on walls, furniture, or decor accents, Benjamin Moore 1581 Deep River brings a timeless elegance to any interior design scheme.

Deep River for living room

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space

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Benjamin Moore Deep River living room color
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Benjamin Moore Deep River living room color
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Benjamin Moore Deep River living room color
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Deep River for exterior

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Benjamin Moore Deep River house exterior
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Benjamin Moore Deep River house exterior
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Benjamin Moore Deep River exterior color
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Benjamin Moore Deep River house exterior
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Benjamin Moore Deep River exterior color
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Benjamin Moore Deep River reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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Benjamin Moore Deep River wall paint
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Benjamin Moore Deep River wall paint
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What are Benjamin Moore Deep River undertones?

The undertone of Deep River can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#4B4E4A

RGB code:

75, 78, 74

Is Benjamin Moore Deep River 1582 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 105° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1582 Deep River HSL code: 105, 3%, 30%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
  • Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Deep River

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Deep River:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Deep River with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 285, such as Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss and Grappa.

LRV of Deep River

Deep River has an LRV of 7.82% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 7.82%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#4B4E4ACopy color code
RGB Decimal75, 78, 74Copy color code
RGB Percent29.41%, 30.59%, 29.02%Copy color code
HSVHue: 105° Saturation: 5.13% Value: 30.59%Copy color code
HSLhsl(105, 3, 30)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 3.85 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.13 Key: 69.41Copy color code
YIQY: 76.647 I: -0.502 Q: -1.879Copy color code
XYZX: 6.862 Y: 7.439 Z: 7.551Copy color code
CIE LabL:32.786 a:-2.091 b:1.944Copy color code
CIE LuvL:32.786 u:-1.414 v:2.624Copy color code
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Hunter Lab27.275, -2.823, 2.678Copy color code
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