Benjamin Moore Velvet Cloak CSP-480: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 3

Velvet Cloak (CSP-480) is a deep red from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 2.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Raisin (93% match).

Compare Velvet Cloak with other brands

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LRV

2.7 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

CSP-480

HEX

#392A31

RGB

57, 42, 49

HSL

332°, 15%, 19%

Family

Reds

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Velvet Cloak FAQ

What undertone does Velvet Cloak have?

Velvet Cloak has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red. 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 Cloak?

Velvet Cloak has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 2.7 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 Cloak in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Raisin (SW 7630), 93%; Valspar: Noblesse Oblige (8004-2G), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Black (HGSW6988), 86%; Dunn-Edwards: Bistre Pigment (DEBN13), 82%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 80%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 78%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 78%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 78%. 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 Cloak?

The HEX code of Velvet Cloak (CSP-480) is #392A31, RGB 57, 42, 49. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.