Velvet Scarf 1248-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3DFEC, estimated LRV 75 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heart's Aflutter from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E3DFEC · 1248-3
Velvet Scarf
75%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Velvet Scarf Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3DFEC
RGB227, 223, 236
Estimated LRV75.2
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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#E4DFED
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#E4DDE9
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Modest Violet
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#E9E4EF
Close digital match
Pearl Violet
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#EAE6F4
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#DDDCE9
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Inspired Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
#DFD9E4
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Violet Pearl
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#E1DAE4
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Colors That Work With Velvet Scarf
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velvet Scarf
#E3DFEC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A685AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvet Scarf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velvet Scarf 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 Scarf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvet Scarf have?
Velvet Scarf by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Scarf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvet Scarf are Heart's Aflutter by Valspar (a close digital match), Sugarplum by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Dulcinea by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Velvet Scarf'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 Scarf?
Velvet Scarf has a estimated lightness value of 75.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Velvet Scarf's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.