Velvet Clover DE6293 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #656D63, estimated LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Owl from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #656D63 · DE6293
Velvet Clover
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Velvet Clover Technical Profile
HEX Code#656D63
RGB101, 109, 99
Estimated LRV14.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#646C62
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#656C62
Close digital match
Gunmetal Gray
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#646C64
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#646B63
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#616C64
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Colors That Work With Velvet Clover
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velvet Clover
#656D63
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#689B77
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvet Clover
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velvet Clover 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 Clover — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvet Clover have?
Velvet Clover by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Clover from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvet Clover are Gray Owl by Behr (a close digital match), Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Gunmetal Gray by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Velvet Clover'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 Clover?
Velvet Clover has a estimated lightness value of 14.6, 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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