Behr Velvet Curtain
S540-5 · #7E85A3 · LRV 23.9
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath is a 97% matchVelvet Curtain (S540-5) is a dark blue from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 23.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath (97% match).
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LRV
23.9 · Dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
S540-5
HEX
#7E85A3
RGB
126, 133, 163
HSL
229°, 17%, 57%
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Velvet Curtain FAQ
What undertone does Velvet Curtain have?
Velvet Curtain has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark blue. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Velvet Curtain?
Velvet Curtain has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Velvet Curtain in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Queen's Wreath (CC-950), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Intrigue (DE5928), 94%; PPG: Evening Hush (PPG1165-5), 93%; Glidden: Violet Aura (PPG1168-5), 93%; Valspar: Puttin' on the Ritz (8003-47E), 89%; Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (SW 6536), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (HGSW6536), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 81%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Velvet Curtain?
The HEX code of Velvet Curtain (S540-5) is #7E85A3, RGB 126, 133, 163. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.