Velvety Night 447-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #443E40, LRV 5 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Darkroom from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #443E40 · 447-7DB
Velvety Night
5%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Velvety Night Technical Profile
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Velvety Night in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Velvety Night in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyVelvety Night
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDarkroom
Darkroom
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Plum Martini
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Evening Empress
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grey Brown
RAL
Nearly identical
Sarsaparilla
Behr
Very similar
Bistre Pigment
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Western Charcoal
PPG
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Arrowhead
Valspar
Very similar
Evermore
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grate Black
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Velvety Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velvety Night
#443E40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D4E48
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvety Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velvety Night 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Velvety Night.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Velvety Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvety Night have?
Velvety Night by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) 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 Velvety Night in your own space before committing.
What colors match Velvety Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvety Night are Darkroom by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Plum Martini by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Evening Empress by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Velvety Night'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 Velvety Night?
Velvety Night has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.0, 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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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 Velvety Night's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.