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Behr Brown Velvet

N160-7 · #704E40 · LRV ~9.3

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Morning Coffee (~99% proximity)

Brown Velvet (N160-7) is a deep brown from Behr with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Morning Coffee (~99% proximity).

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LRV (estimated)

9.3 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

N160-7

HEX

#704E40

RGB

112, 78, 64

HSL

18°, 27%, 35%

Family

Browns

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Brown Velvet FAQ

What undertone does Brown Velvet have?

Brown Velvet is a deep brown with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Brown Velvet?

Brown Velvet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Brown Velvet in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Morning Coffee (2097-20), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Smoked Almond (1006-9A), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Brevity Brown (SW 6068), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brevity Brown (HGSW6068), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Bigfoot (PPG1061-7), ~96% proximity; PPG: Bigfoot (PPG1061-7), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Rich Mocha (DEA159), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), ~86% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Brown Velvet?

The HEX code of Brown Velvet (N160-7) is #704E40, RGB 112, 78, 64. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.