Velvet Morning 520E-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #99E5D7, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mermaid's Song from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #99E5D7 · 520E-3
Velvet Morning
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Velvet Morning Technical Profile
HEX Code#99E5D7
RGB153, 229, 215
Estimated LRV50.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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#99E1D1
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Colors That Work With Velvet Morning
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velvet Morning
#99E5D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#75A6BD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvet Morning
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velvet Morning 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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Velvet Morning — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvet Morning have?
Velvet Morning by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the green 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 Velvet Morning from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvet Morning are Mermaid's Song by Valspar (a close digital match), Fresh Mist by Valspar (a close digital match), Polished Turquoise by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Velvet Morning'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 Morning?
Velvet Morning has a estimated lightness value of 50.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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