Velvet Blush 1217 is a off-white paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #E3D5D8, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Secret Blush from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3D5D8 · 1217
Velvet Blush
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Velvet Blush Technical Profile
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Velvet Blush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Velvet Blush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sVelvet Blush
Nearly identical
BehrSecret Blush
Secret Blush
Behr
Nearly identical
Blush of Hyacinth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Velvet Blush
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Billowing Clouds
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bridal Blush
Kilz
Nearly identical
Orleans Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Powder Blush
PPG
Nearly identical
Wallflower
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Milky Quartz
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Velvet Blush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velvet Blush
#E3D5D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9085
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvet Blush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velvet Blush 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 Velvet Blush.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Velvet Blush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvet Blush have?
Velvet Blush by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Velvet Blush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Velvet Blush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvet Blush are Secret Blush by Behr (a near-identical match), Blush of Hyacinth by Valspar (a near-identical match), Velvet Blush by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Velvet Blush'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 Blush?
Velvet Blush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Velvet Blush's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.