Hidden Falls
714 · #415451 · LRV 9 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Dark Night4
- 2Hidden Falls9
- 3Hidden Gem14
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Hidden Falls, Really?
Hidden Falls reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 714 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Hidden Falls
Hidden Falls earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Hidden Falls
At LRV 9, Hidden Falls is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Hidden Falls are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 714 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Rock GardenSW 6195 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.8 | 8 | Color page → |
| Behr | Black EvergreenMQ6-44 · Behr | 2.2 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Long Water8003-39G · Valspar | 2.9 | 8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Midnight CloverPPG1138-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.8 | 8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Deep Forest Pine30GG 09/106 · Glidden | 3.0 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Minnesota Pines328-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.6 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Hidden Falls within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #415451 in HSL space. Pair Hidden Falls with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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