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Benjamin Moore Velvet Plum

CSP-420 · #6E5955 · LRV ~11.1

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Bourbon Truffle (~97% proximity)

Velvet Plum (CSP-420) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 11.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Bourbon Truffle (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Velvet Plum in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

11.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

CSP-420

HEX

#6E5955

RGB

110, 89, 85

HSL

10°, 13%, 38%

Family

Browns

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Velvet Plum FAQ

What undertone does Velvet Plum have?

Velvet Plum is a deep brown with a moderate 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 Velvet Plum?

Velvet Plum has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.1 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 Velvet Plum in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Bourbon Truffle (DET699), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Deepest Mauve (SW 0005), ~94% proximity; Behr: Grand Plum (N120-7), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Marron (1004-9B), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bateau Brown (HGSW6033), ~92% proximity; PPG: Caramelized Walnut (PPG1074-6), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Poppy Pods (PPG1075-6), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~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 Plum?

The HEX code of Velvet Plum (CSP-420) is #6E5955, RGB 110, 89, 85. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.