ColorplanBenjamin Moore Velvet Plum (CSP-420) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 11. For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 10.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6D5854 |
| RGB | 109, 88, 84 |
| HSL | 10°, 13%, 38% |
About Velvet Plum
Velvet Plum (CSP-420) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 11, Velvet Plum 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 Plum'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 Desert Shadows (2114-30), it's warmer.
How Velvet Plum changes with the light
Velvet Plum 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 Plum will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Velvet Plum 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 Plum from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Velvet Plum will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Velvet Plum in real homes
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Velvet Plum 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 6.0
Also close: Carnelian (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Mahogany (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Intellectual (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Velvet Plum questions
What undertone does Velvet Plum have?
Velvet Plum has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Velvet Plum's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Velvet Plum a light or dark color?
Velvet Plum has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Velvet Plum 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 Plum in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum SW 6271 (closest available, ΔE 6.0); Farrow & Ball: London Clay No.244 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Behr: Plum Shade 100F-6 (closest available, ΔE 6.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Velvet Plum?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Velvet Plum's undertone.
Where does Velvet Plum work best?
Velvet Plum works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Velvet Plum absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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