Ref. #7E789B · 4001-8B
Velvet Evening
20%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Velvet Evening Technical Profile
What color is Velvet Evening? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #7E789B. Colors similar to Velvet Evening include Dunn-Edwards Grape Jam, Hirshfield's Queen Of Sheba, MPC Lily Morada. Velvet Evening has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Velvet Evening creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Velvet Evening pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Velvet Evening
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Velvet Evening
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Velvet Evening.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Velvet Evening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvet Evening have?
Velvet Evening by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Velvet Evening from other brands?
The closest matches are Grape Jam by Dunn-Edwards (#7F779A), Queen Of Sheba by Hirshfield's (#817699), Lily Morada by MPC (#7E7694). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Velvet Evening?
Velvet Evening has an LRV of 20.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Velvet Evening's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.