Plush Velvet
N100-5 · #7E737D · LRV 18 — neutral with no strong undertone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Ripe Berry10
- 3Plush Velvet18
- 4Gothic Purple24
- 5Wisteria48
What Color Is Plush Velvet, Really?
Plush Velvet reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Behr N100-5 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Plush Velvet
Plush Velvet works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Plush Velvet
With an LRV of 18, Plush Velvet is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Plush Velvet are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr N100-5 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Special GraySW 6277 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.9 | 19 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | TempestAF-590 · Benjamin Moore | 3.5 | 19 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Classical Violet4001-4B · Valspar | 3.2 | 17.3 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Velvet SlipperPPG1046-6 · PPG / Glidden | 4.9 | 17 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Dark Raspberry Taupe50RR 18/041 · Glidden | 3.5 | 18 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Allium Poofs345-5DB · Dutch Boy | 2.1 | 19 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Plush Velvet within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #7E737D in HSL space. Pair Plush Velvet with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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