Deep Desert Shadow
M331 · Valspar
BrownView Deep Desert Shadow M331 on the Valspar site ↗Hex
#504A3C
LRV
7
Family
Brown
M331
Color profile
Light value
7 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
“At LRV 7, Deep Desert Shadow is a very dark brown that absorbs most light. Deep Desert Shadow carries a warm undertone. It sits between brown and beige, with a hint of greige. Valspar files Deep Desert Shadow under Brown.”— Valspar
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 7 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
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Deep Desert Shadow vs Timber Green
7LRV7
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BrownFamilyBlack
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Deep Desert Shadow vs Olive Smudge
7LRV9
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Deep Desert Shadow vs Ebony Keys
7LRV6
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warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Deep Desert Shadow vs Roasted Sepia
7LRV8
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warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Deep Desert Shadow vs Vintage Frame
7LRV7
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warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareDeep Desert Shadow vs Southern Vine
7LRV8
#504A3CHex#4F493B
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Southern Vine is near-identical compared with Deep Desert Shadow.
Deep Desert Shadow vs Nocturne
7LRV8
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warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Nocturne is very close match compared with Deep Desert Shadow.
Deep Desert Shadow vs Enduring Bronze
7LRV7
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BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Enduring Bronze is very close match compared with Deep Desert Shadow.
Deep Desert Shadow vs Green Grove
7LRV10
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BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Green Grove is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Deep Desert Shadow.
Deep Desert Shadow vs Afternoon Tea
7LRV7
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BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Afternoon Tea is close match · leans redder compared with Deep Desert Shadow.
Deep Desert Shadow vs Potting Soil
7LRV9
#504A3CHex#595147
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Potting Soil is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Deep Desert Shadow.
Deep Desert Shadow vs Star Anise
7LRV8
#504A3CHex#5C5042
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Star Anise is close match · 1 points lighter · leans redder compared with Deep Desert Shadow.
Deep Desert Shadow vs Black Bean
7LRV9
#504A3CHex#57544C
BrownFamilyBlack
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Black Bean is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Deep Desert Shadow.
Deep Desert Shadow, answered
What is the LRV of Deep Desert Shadow?
Deep Desert Shadow (M331) by Valspar has a Light Reflectance Value of 7, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Deep Desert Shadow a warm or cool color?
Deep Desert Shadow has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
What is the closest match to Deep Desert Shadow from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Deep Desert Shadow is Southern Vine (2138-10) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical.
Valspar · M331
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