Brown Velvet 1011-10 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #514845, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Espresso Macchiato from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #514845 · 1011-10
Brown Velvet
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brown Velvet Technical Profile
HEX Code#514845
RGB81, 72, 69
Estimated LRV6.8
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familygray
BrandValspar
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#4F4744
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#504844
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#524A48
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#4B4441
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Colors That Work With Brown Velvet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Velvet
#514845
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#796F50
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Velvet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Velvet 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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Brown Velvet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Velvet have?
Brown Velvet by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Brown Velvet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Velvet are Espresso Macchiato by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Orchid Black by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Harvest Oak by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brown Velvet'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 Brown Velvet?
Brown Velvet has a estimated lightness value of 6.8, 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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