Deep Shadow
0445 · #514A3D · LRV 7 — warm red-orange tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
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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 Kompozit 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 7, 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 Kompozit 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 | Enduring BronzeSW 7055 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.4 | 7 | Color page → |
| Behr | Havana CoffeeN210-7 · Behr | 4.7 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Southern Vine2138-10 · Benjamin Moore | 1.0 | 7 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Deep Desert ShadowM331 · Valspar | 0.9 | 6.9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Earth Brown00YY 07/093 · Glidden | 4.5 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Charred440-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.1 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Kompozit Colors
The nearest shades to Deep Shadow within Kompozit'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 #514A3D 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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