ColorplanBenjamin Moore Velvet Cloak (CSP-480) is a very dark black with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 3. For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 2.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #382930 |
| RGB | 56, 41, 48 |
| HSL | 332°, 15%, 19% |
About Velvet Cloak
Velvet Cloak (CSP-480) is a soft black from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 3, Velvet Cloak absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Velvet Cloak's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Caponata (AF-650), it's darker and cooler.
How Velvet Cloak changes with the light
Velvet Cloak is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Velvet Cloak will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Velvet Cloak will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Velvet Cloak from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Velvet Cloak looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Velvet Cloak in real homes
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Velvet Cloak equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Caviar (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.2
Also close: Paean Black (ΔE 9.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
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Velvet Cloak questions
What undertone does Velvet Cloak have?
Velvet Cloak has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Velvet Cloak's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Velvet Cloak a light or dark color?
Velvet Cloak has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 2.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 3, Velvet Cloak absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Velvet Cloak in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Black Bean SW 6006 (closest available, ΔE 6.7); Farrow & Ball: Pelt No.254 (closest available, ΔE 9.2); Behr: Jet Black ECC-10-2 (closest available, ΔE 11.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Velvet Cloak?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Velvet Cloak's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Velvet Cloak work best?
Velvet Cloak works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 3, Velvet Cloak absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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