Benjamin Moore

Deep Creek

1477

Deep Creek is a chalky gray with warm, slightly olive-toned undertones visible under natural light. Its LRV of 14.71 places it in the darker mid-range, providing substantial depth without full light absorption. The color functions well as a grounding wall tone in living rooms, studies, or bedrooms.

For lighter contrast, pair it with Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace or Classic Gray. Benjamin Moore Hale Navy or Hunter Green adds chromatic depth alongside it. Silver Bells can serve as a lighter transitional tone within the same palette.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1477

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Deep Creek in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Deep Creek under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Deep Creek under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

38°

Orange Family

Lightness

39%

Dark

Saturation

8%

Very Muted

LRV

14.7
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#6B655B
RGB Decimal
107, 101, 91
RGB Percent
42.0%, 39.6%, 35.7%
HSL
37.5, 8.1%, 38.8%
HSV
37.5, 15.0%, 42.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 5.6%, 15.0%, 58.0%
YIQ
101.7, 6.8, -1.9
XYZ
12.61, 13.19, 11.78
CIE Lab
43.05, 0.47, 6.51
CIE Luv
43.05, 4.10, 8.18
Hunter Lab
36.32, 0.36, 4.57
Decimal
7038299

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