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.
Ref. #514845 · 1011-10
Brown Velvet
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brown Velvet Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Brown Velvet.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Velvet's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.