Velvet Crest 1248 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #8F8EB9, LRV 29 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wonderland from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8F8EB9 · 1248
Velvet Crest
29%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Velvet Crest Technical Profile
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Velvet Crest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Velvet Crest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintVelvet Crest
Nearly identical
KilzWonderland
Wonderland
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lily Of The Nile
Behr
Nearly identical
Velvet Crest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Purple Dreams
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dewy Iris
PPG
Nearly identical
Brave Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Violet Stone
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Quite Lilac
Valspar
Very similar
Star of Persia
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Velvet Crest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velvet Crest
#8F8EB9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvet Crest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velvet Crest 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 Velvet Crest.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Velvet Crest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvet Crest have?
Velvet Crest by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Velvet Crest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Velvet Crest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvet Crest are Wonderland by Kilz (a near-identical match), Lily Of The Nile by Behr (a near-identical match), Lily of the Nile by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Velvet Crest'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 Crest?
Velvet Crest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.7, 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 Velvet Crest's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.