Vintage Velvet PPU15-18 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #48516A, estimated LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mystified from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #48516A · PPU15-18
Vintage Velvet
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Vintage Velvet Technical Profile
HEX Code#48516A
RGB72, 81, 106
Estimated LRV8.3
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 Familyneutral
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mystified
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#48536D
Close digital match
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#444D63
Close digital match
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#424B63
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#494F62
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#4D5575
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#3B496D
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#434750
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Colors That Work With Vintage Velvet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vintage Velvet
#48516A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#665C89
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vintage Velvet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vintage 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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Vintage Velvet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vintage Velvet have?
Vintage Velvet by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Vintage Velvet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vintage Velvet are Mystified by Valspar (a close digital match), Federal Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Jet Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Vintage 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 Vintage Velvet?
Vintage Velvet has a estimated lightness value 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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