Breathe Deeply
V064-6 · #01493E · LRV 4.9 — near-black with a faint undertone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Breathe Deeply4.9
- 2Sage Green22
- 3Evergreen Fog30
What Color Is Breathe Deeply, Really?
Breathe Deeply reads as a near-black with a faint undertone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar V064-6 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Breathe Deeply
Breathe Deeply earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
How Lighting Changes Breathe Deeply
At LRV 4.9, Breathe Deeply 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 teal 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 Breathe Deeply 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 Valspar V064-6 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 | Country SquireSW 6475 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.1 | 5 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Forest Green2047-10 · Benjamin Moore | 2.9 | 8 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Bucolic GreenHGSW 2301 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 2.1 | 5 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Breathe Deeply within Valspar'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 #01493E in HSL space. Pair Breathe Deeply with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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