Valspar

Deepest River

5009-3

Deepest River is a dark green charcoal with a restrained blue-green cast. It feels quiet and heavy, especially away from windows. It suits cabinetry, doors, or a small study with warm lamps.

Its LRV is only 6. Cream trim, pale oak, and linen shades keep the green from disappearing. A larger swatch helps this color show its green warmth accurately.

Brand

Valspar

Code

5009-3

Deepest River 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 Valspar Deepest River under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Deepest River under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

157°

Cyan Family

Lightness

26%

Dark

Saturation

10%

Very Muted

LRV

5.9
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
#3b4843
RGB Decimal
59, 72, 67
RGB Percent
23.1%, 28.2%, 26.3%
HSL
156.9, 9.9%, 25.7%
HSV
156.9, 18.1%, 28.2%
CMYK
18.1%, 0.0%, 6.9%, 71.8%
YIQ
67.5, -6.1, -4.3
XYZ
5.13, 5.97, 6.19
CIE Lab
29.34, -6.41, 1.26
CIE Luv
29.34, -6.30, 2.31
Hunter Lab
24.43, -4.07, 0.81
Decimal
3885123

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel