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Brown Velvet

7%LRV Value
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Brown Velvet 1011-10 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #514845, 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.

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Brown Velvet Technical Profile

HEX Code#514845
RGB81, 72, 69
LRV6.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Brown Velvet in Every Brand

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

ValsparBrown Velvet
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsEspresso Macchiato

Espresso Macchiato

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Orchid Black

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Harvest Oak

Behr

Nearly identical

Phantom Mist

PPG

Nearly identical

Tanner's Brown

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Brownstone

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Black Fox

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Black Cherry

Kilz

Very similar

Chocolate

Vista Paint

Very similar

Chocolate

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Nourish .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Grey Brown

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Brown Velvet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Brown Velvet

#514845

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#796F50

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Mink

Complement

Graphite Grey

Brown Velvet Room Palettes

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

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fall Leaf

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lucky Clover

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blue Nebula

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Brown Velvet.

Deep Earth

Valspar · 6010-2

#544B45

Fired Earth

Valspar · 6011-1

#4B4845

Soul Searching

Valspar · 8004-4G

#594645

Momentous Occasion

Valspar · 8005-10G

#57483D

Burnt Tile

Valspar · 6011-2

#594E49

Journey

Valspar · 6010-1

#595048

More gray colors from other brands

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

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

#8C988F

Glacier Pearl

PPG · 1169-3

#D1D2DC

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore · 1554

#73695A

Veiled Spotlight

Dunn-Edwards · DE6324

#CFD5D7

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brown Velvet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Velvet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Velvet are Espresso Macchiato by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Orchid Black by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Harvest Oak by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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