Velvet Cake 1124 is a red paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #9D253D, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #9D253D · 1124
Velvet Cake
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Velvet Cake Technical Profile
HEX Code#9D253D
RGB157, 37, 61
Estimated LRV8.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandHirshfield's
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Colors That Work With Velvet Cake
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Velvet Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvet Cake are Velvet Cake by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Francesca by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Cherry Burst by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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