Deep Space Echo
T691 · #292F35 · LRV 2.8 — cool blue tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
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What Color Is Deep Space Echo, Really?
Deep Space Echo reads as a cool blue tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar T691 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Deep Space Echo
Deep Space Echo 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 Space Echo
At LRV 2.8, Deep Space Echo 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 Deep Space Echo 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 T691 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 | After the StormSW 9685 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.7 | 3 | Color page → |
| Behr | Deep Space750F-7 · Behr | 3.3 | 3 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Black2132-10 · Benjamin Moore | 4.1 | 5 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | True Black438-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.0 | 3 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Tricorn BlackHGSW 1441 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.0 | 3 | Color page → |
| Magnolia Home | BlackboardJG-05 · Magnolia Home | 2.5 | 3 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Deep Space Echo 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 #292F35 in HSL space. Pair Deep Space Echo with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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