Plush Velvet N100-5 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6E6E8E, LRV 16 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shadow Mountain from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6E6E8E · N100-5
Plush Velvet
16%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Plush Velvet Technical Profile
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Plush Velvet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plush Velvet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPlush Velvet
Very similar
ValsparShadow Mountain
Shadow Mountain
Valspar
Very similar
Wild Wisteria
PPG
Very similar
French Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mountain Vale
Vista Paint
Very similar
Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Very similar
Inky Glaze
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Champion Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Purple Spire
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Forget‐Me‐Not
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plush Velvet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plush Velvet
#6E6E8E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9883AC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plush Velvet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plush 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 Plush Velvet.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plush Velvet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plush Velvet have?
Plush Velvet by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Plush Velvet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plush Velvet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plush Velvet are Shadow Mountain by Valspar (a very close match), Wild Wisteria by PPG (a very close match), Great Grape by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Plush 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 Plush Velvet?
Plush Velvet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.4, 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 Plush Velvet's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.