Velvet Evening 4001-8B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #7E789B, estimated LRV 20 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grape Jam from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #7E789B · 4001-8B
Velvet Evening
20%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Velvet Evening Technical Profile
HEX Code#7E789B
RGB126, 120, 155
Estimated LRV20.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Velvet Evening
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velvet Evening
#7E789B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A085AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvet Evening
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velvet Evening 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 Evening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvet Evening have?
Velvet Evening by Valspar has a warm (pink) 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 Velvet Evening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvet Evening are Grape Jam by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Queen of Sheba by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Cheerful Crocus by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Velvet Evening'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 Evening?
Velvet Evening has a estimated lightness value of 20.2, 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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