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Valspar Deep Desert Shadow

M331 · #504A3C · LRV 6.9

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Southern Vine is a 100% match

Deep Desert Shadow (M331) is a deep brown from Valspar with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 6.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Southern Vine (100% match).

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LRV

6.9 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

M331

HEX

#504A3C

RGB

80, 74, 60

HSL

42°, 14%, 27%

Family

Browns

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Deep Desert Shadow FAQ

What undertone does Deep Desert Shadow have?

Deep Desert Shadow is a deep brown with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Deep Desert Shadow?

Deep Desert Shadow has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Deep Desert Shadow in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Southern Vine (2138-10), 100%; Sherwin-Williams: Enduring Bronze (SW 7055), 96%; PPG: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), 94%; Glidden: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Muddled Basil (HGSW7745), 93%; Behr: Potting Soil (N360-7), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Renwick Brown (DET630), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 88%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Deep Desert Shadow?

The HEX code of Deep Desert Shadow (M331) is #504A3C, RGB 80, 74, 60. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.