Velvet Cake 1124 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9B263D, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Velvet Cake from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #9B263D · 1124
Velvet Cake
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Velvet Cake Technical Profile
HEX Code#9B263D
RGB155, 38, 61
Estimated LRV8.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandVista Paint
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Colors That Work With Velvet Cake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velvet Cake
#9B263D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6694E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvet Cake
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velvet Cake Room Palettes
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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 Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvet Cake have?
Velvet Cake by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvet Cake are Velvet Cake by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Cherry Burst by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), No More Drama by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Velvet Cake'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 Cake?
Velvet Cake has a estimated lightness value of 8.7, 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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Why Velvet Cake's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.