Velvet Crest 1248 is a blue paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #9291BC, estimated LRV 30 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lily Of The Nile from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #9291BC · 1248
Velvet Crest
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Velvet Crest Technical Profile
HEX Code#9291BC
RGB146, 145, 188
Estimated LRV30.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyblue
BrandHirshfield's
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Compare alternatives to Velvet Crest
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Lily Of The Nile
Behr
#9191BC
Close digital match
Purple Dreams
Dutch Boy
#9091BB
Close digital match
Wonderland
Kilz
#8F8FBA
Close digital match
Velvet Crest
Vista Paint
#8F8EB9
Close digital match
Dewy Iris
PPG
#9490BA
Close digital match
Brave Purple
Sherwin-Williams
#968DB8
Similar digital color
Violet Stone
Benjamin Moore
#8F90B1
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Purpleheart
Valspar
#A199C7
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Grape Gatsby
Dunn-Edwards
#A19ABD
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Pearl Violet
RAL
#8673A1
Visible digital difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
#6A90B4
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Velvet Crest
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velvet Crest
#9291BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvet Crest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velvet Crest 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 Crest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvet Crest have?
Velvet Crest by Hirshfield's has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Crest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvet Crest are Lily Of The Nile by Behr (a close digital match), Lily of the Nile by Behr (a close digital match), Purple Dreams by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Velvet Crest'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 Crest?
Velvet Crest has a estimated lightness value of 30.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Velvet Crest's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.