Velvet Cake 1124 is a red paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #9D253D, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Velvet Cake from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9D253D · 1124
Velvet Cake
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Velvet Cake Technical Profile
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Velvet Cake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Velvet Cake 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 Cake
Nearly identical
Vista PaintVelvet Cake
Velvet Cake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cherry Burst
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
No More Drama
Behr
Nearly identical
Red Violet
RAL
Very similar
Radish
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Crimson Strawberry
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Santa Rosa Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Con Brio
Valspar
Very similar
Radiant Raspberry
Kilz
Very similar
Red Delicious
PPG
Very similar
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Velvet Cake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velvet Cake
#9D253D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8684D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvet Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velvet Cake 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 Cake.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Velvet Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvet Cake have?
Velvet Cake by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Velvet Cake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Velvet Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvet Cake are Velvet Cake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Francesca by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cherry Burst by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Velvet Cake'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 Cake?
Velvet Cake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.8, 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 Cake's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.