Velvet Evening 540F-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #1B4660, LRV 6 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Adriatic Sea from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1B4660 · 540F-7
Velvet Evening
6%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Velvet Evening Technical Profile
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Velvet Evening in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Velvet Evening in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVelvet Evening
Very similar
Benjamin MooreAdriatic Sea
Adriatic Sea
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Night Edition
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deep Ocean
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Time's Current
Valspar
Very similar
Loyal Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Singing The Blues
PPG
Very similar
Tappan Lake Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ocean Spray
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Fountain Pen
Kilz
Visible difference
Capri Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Velvet Evening
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velvet Evening
#1B4660
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3A4174
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvet Evening
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velvet Evening 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 Velvet Evening.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Velvet Evening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvet Evening have?
Velvet Evening by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Velvet Evening in your own space before committing.
What colors match Velvet Evening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvet Evening are Adriatic Sea by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Champion Cobalt by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Night Edition by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Velvet Evening'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 Velvet Evening?
Velvet Evening has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.5, 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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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 Velvet Evening's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.