Royal Velvet 1306 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #513E4D, LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Royal Velvet from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #513E4D · 1306
Royal Velvet
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Royal Velvet Technical Profile
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Royal Velvet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Royal Velvet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sRoyal Velvet
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRoyal Velvet
Royal Velvet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Oriental Eggplant
Behr
Nearly identical
Black Raspberry
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Eggplant
Kilz
Very similar
Plummy Rouge
Valspar
Very similar
Grapes of Wrath
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Purple Basil
PPG
Very similar
Great Aubergine!
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blackberry
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Red Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Royal Velvet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Royal Velvet
#513E4D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#744E59
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Royal Velvet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Royal 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
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Royal Velvet.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Royal Velvet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Royal Velvet have?
Royal Velvet by Hirshfield's 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 Royal Velvet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Royal Velvet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Velvet are Royal Velvet by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Oriental Eggplant by Behr (a near-identical match), Black Raspberry by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Royal 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 Royal Velvet?
Royal Velvet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.7, 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 Royal Velvet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.