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Benjamin Moore Velvet Plum

CSP-420 · #6E5955 · LRV 11.1

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Bourbon Truffle is a 97% match

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

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LRV

11.1 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Velvet Plum in other brands?

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