Velveteen Crush by PPG paint color
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Ref. #CDAEA5 · 1060-4

Velveteen Crush

46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Velveteen Crush 1060-4 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CDAEA5, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Damask Dunes from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Velveteen Crush Technical Profile

HEX Code#CDAEA5
RGB205, 174, 165
LRV46.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandPPG

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Velveteen Crush in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Velveteen Crush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGVelveteen Crush
Nearly identical
ValsparDamask Dunes

Damask Dunes

Valspar

Nearly identical

Allspice

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Iced Copper

Behr

Nearly identical

Dusty Trail

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Insightful Rose

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Allegory

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Oak Plank

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Demetrio

Vista Paint

Very similar

Brandy Cream

Kilz

Very similar

Templeton Pink

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Velveteen Crush

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Velveteen Crush

#CDAEA5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA285

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Velveteen Crush

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Vintage Tea Rose

Complement

Shaved Ice

Velveteen Crush Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Introspective

Pop

Firecracker

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Currant Berry

Pop

Green Pear

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Christmas Ivy

Pop

Sticky Note Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Velveteen Crush.

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Traditional Tan

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Council Bluff Tan

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Mid Day Mocha

PPG · 80YR 42/073

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Silver Clamshell

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#C2B9AE

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pressed Blossoms

Valspar · 1004-8C

#E7DCDB

Rocky Cliff

Vista Paint · 8632

#DC9886

Fireside

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Timeless Copper

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#8C5E51

Andes Ash

Hirshfield's · 0127

#C1A097

Charming Cherry

Dunn-Edwards · DE5074

#FF90A2

Velveteen Crush — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Velveteen Crush have?
Velveteen Crush by PPG 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 Velveteen Crush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Velveteen Crush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velveteen Crush are Damask Dunes by Valspar (a near-identical match), Allspice by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Iced Copper by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Velveteen Crush'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 Velveteen Crush?
Velveteen Crush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.0, 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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