Deep Rum Raisin
50RR 06/057 · #4F4245 · LRV 6 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Mahogany0
- 2Deep Rum Raisin6
- 3Porpoise13
- 4Cavern Clay20
What Color Is Deep Rum Raisin, Really?
Deep Rum Raisin reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Glidden 50RR 06/057 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Deep Rum Raisin
Deep Rum Raisin 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 Rum Raisin
At LRV 6, Deep Rum Raisin 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 red 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 Rum Raisin 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 Glidden 50RR 06/057 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 | Plum BrownSW 6272 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.2 | 6 | Color page → |
| Behr | Windsor740B-6 · Behr | 1.6 | 6 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Deep Caviar2130-20 · Benjamin Moore | 3.8 | 7 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Raspberry TruffleM101 · Valspar | 3.4 | 6.7 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | BlackhearthPPG1003-7 · PPG / Glidden | 4.7 | 6 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Desert Fig446-7DB · Dutch Boy | 1.2 | 6 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Deep Rum Raisin within Glidden'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 #4F4245 in HSL space. Pair Deep Rum Raisin with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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