Velvet Rope MQ5-58 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #37546E, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Earth from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #37546E · MQ5-58
Velvet Rope
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Velvet Rope Technical Profile
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Velvet Rope in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Velvet Rope in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVelvet Rope
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBlue Earth
Blue Earth
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Happy Tune
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Indigo Cloth
Valspar
Nearly identical
New York State of Mind
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Saxophone Solo
Kilz
Nearly identical
Happy Tune
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blueberry Pie
PPG
Very similar
Inkstain
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Indigo Batik
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Capri Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Velvet Rope
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velvet Rope
#37546E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#565882
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvet Rope
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velvet Rope 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 Rope.
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 Rope — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvet Rope have?
Velvet Rope by Behr has a neutral 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 Rope in your own space before committing.
What colors match Velvet Rope from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvet Rope are Blue Earth by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Happy Tune by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Indigo Cloth by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Velvet Rope'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 Rope?
Velvet Rope has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.3, 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 Velvet Rope's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.