Brown Velvet N160-7 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5E3B33, LRV 6 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fiery Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E3B33 · N160-7
Brown Velvet
6%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Velvet Technical Profile
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Brown Velvet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Velvet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBrown Velvet
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFiery Brown
Fiery Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Barbeque Red
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Terrazzo
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Otis Madeira
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Very similar
Otis Madiera
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sunken Ship
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Thoroughfare
Valspar
Very similar
Warm Mahogany
PPG
Very similar
Boysenberry Pie
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Velvet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Velvet
#5E3B33
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#76694E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Velvet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Velvet Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Brown Velvet.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Velvet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Velvet have?
Brown Velvet by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brown Velvet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Velvet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Velvet are Fiery Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Terra Brun by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Barbeque Red by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown Velvet's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Brown Velvet?
Brown Velvet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Velvet's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.