Deep Cosmos
444-7DB · #38363D · LRV 4 — cool blue tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
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What Color Is Deep Cosmos, Really?
Deep Cosmos reads as a cool blue tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Dutch Boy 444-7DB behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Deep Cosmos
Deep Cosmos earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Near-blacks like this are best as contrast — doors, trim, cabinets, window frames.
How Lighting Changes Deep Cosmos
At LRV 4, Deep Cosmos 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 violet 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 Cosmos 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 Dutch Boy 444-7DB 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 | Black SwanSW 6279 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.7 | 4 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | After MidnightCSP-630 · Benjamin Moore | 4.5 | 4 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Nevermore8004-48G · Valspar | 2.5 | 3 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Onyx Black00NN 05/000 · Glidden | 4.2 | 5 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Bohemian BlackHGSW 6988 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 1.6 | 4 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | BlackDEA002 · Dunn-Edwards | 4.8 | 4 | Color page → |
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
The nearest shades to Deep Cosmos within Dutch Boy'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 #38363D in HSL space. Pair Deep Cosmos with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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