Velour 1225 is a neutral paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B9A5BD, LRV 41 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Velour from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B9A5BD · 1225
Velour
41%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Velour Technical Profile
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Velour in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Velour in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintVelour
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sVelour
Velour
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light French Lilac
PPG
Nearly identical
Classic Lilac
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lavender Lipstick
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fashion Pink
Kilz
Very similar
Dark Lilac
Behr
Very similar
Veiled Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Simply Divine
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Obi Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Velour
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velour
#B9A5BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velour
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velour 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Velour.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Velour — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velour have?
Velour by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Velour in your own space before committing.
What colors match Velour from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velour are Velour by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Light French Lilac by PPG (a near-identical match), Classic Lilac by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Velour'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 Velour?
Velour has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Velour's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.