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Valspar Velvet Beret

1001-3A · #5A466B · LRV ~7.6

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Proper Purple (~98% proximity)

Velvet Beret (1001-3A) is a deep purple from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Proper Purple (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Velvet Beret in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.6 · Very dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

1001-3A

HEX

#5A466B

RGB

90, 70, 107

HSL

272°, 21%, 35%

Family

Purples

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Velvet Beret FAQ

What is the LRV of Velvet Beret?

Velvet Beret has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.6 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 Beret in other brands?

Behr: Proper Purple (P570-7), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Your Majesty (DE5986), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Gentle Violet (2071-20), ~88% proximity; Glidden: Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7), ~88% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Impulsive Purple (SW 6832), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Impulsive Purple (HGSW6832), ~88% proximity; PPG: Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~60% 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 Beret?

The HEX code of Velvet Beret (1001-3A) is #5A466B, RGB 90, 70, 107. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.