Behr Velvet Curtain
S540-5 · #7E85A3 · LRV ~23.9
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath (~97% proximity)Velvet Curtain (S540-5) is a dark blue from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Velvet Curtain in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
23.9 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Velvet Curtain in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Queen's Wreath (CC-950), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Intrigue (DE5928), ~94% proximity; PPG: Evening Hush (PPG1165-5), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Violet Aura (PPG1168-5), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Puttin' on the Ritz (8003-47E), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (SW 6536), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (HGSW6536), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~81% 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 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.