Deep Shadow
0445 · #575044 · LRV 8 — warm red-orange tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Polished Mahogany3
- 2Deep Shadow8
- 3Porpoise13
- 4Cavern Clay20
What Color Is Deep Shadow, Really?
Deep Shadow reads as a warm red-orange tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Diamond Vogel 0445 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Deep Shadow
Deep Shadow earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
How Lighting Changes Deep Shadow
At LRV 8, Deep Shadow 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 orange 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 Deep Shadow 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 Diamond Vogel 0445 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 | TungstenSW 9515 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.8 | 8 | Color page → |
| Behr | Potting SoilN360-7 · Behr | 1.5 | 8 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Green Grove2138-20 · Benjamin Moore | 1.8 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Roasted Sepia6006-2C · Valspar | 3.8 | 8.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Afternoon TeaPPG1023-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.3 | 8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Burnt Bark30YY 08/082 · Glidden | 0.9 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Diamond Vogel Colors
The nearest shades to Deep Shadow within Diamond Vogel'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 #575044 in HSL space. Pair Deep Shadow with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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