Still Waters Run Deep
DEFD60 · #344A61 · LRV 7 — cool blue tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Nightlife2
- 2Still Waters Run Deep7
- 3Waterloo13
- 4Charcoal Blue19
What Color Is Still Waters Run Deep, Really?
Still Waters Run Deep reads as a cool blue tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Dunn-Edwards DEFD60 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Still Waters Run Deep
Still Waters Run Deep earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
How Lighting Changes Still Waters Run Deep
At LRV 7, Still Waters Run Deep 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 blue 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 Still Waters Run Deep 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 Dunn-Edwards DEFD60 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Compass BlueMQ5-54 · Behr | 1.7 | 6 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Blue FedoraV111-6 · Valspar | 1.8 | 6.2 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Annapolis BluePPG1164-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.9 | 7 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Deep Arctic Night Blue10BB 07/150 · Glidden | 0.7 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Inkstain238-7DB · Dutch Boy | 1.0 | 7 | Color page → |
| Magnolia Home | SignatureJG-91 · Magnolia Home | 3.1 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
The nearest shades to Still Waters Run Deep within Dunn-Edwards'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 #344A61 in HSL space. Pair Still Waters Run Deep with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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