Velvet Clover DE6293 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #656D63, 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.
Ref. #656D63 · DE6293
Velvet Clover
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Velvet Clover Technical Profile
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Velvet Clover in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Velvet Clover in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsVelvet Clover
Nearly identical
BehrGray Owl
Gray Owl
Behr
Nearly identical
Rainy Afternoon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gunmetal Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Mouse Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Succulent
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Douter
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Antiquated Olive
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Logan Lake
Vista Paint
Very similar
Quaking Bog
Valspar
Very similar
Billowing Smoke
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Culinary Herbs
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Velvet Clover
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvet Clover
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Velvet Clover in your own space before committing.
What colors match Velvet Clover from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvet Clover are Gray Owl by Behr (a near-identical match), Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Gunmetal Gray by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Clover's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.