Brown Velvet N160-7 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5E3B33, estimated 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.
Behr · #5E3B33 · N160-7
Brown Velvet
6%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Velvet Technical Profile
HEX Code#5E3B33
RGB94, 59, 51
Estimated LRV5.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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#5D3831
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Colors That Work With Brown Velvet
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brown Velvet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Velvet are Fiery Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Terra Brun by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Barbeque Red by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Brown Velvet's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.