Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Velvet Crest |
| SKU | 1248 |
| Hex | #9291BC |
| RGB | 146, 145, 188 |
| HSL | 241°, 24%, 65% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Velvet Crest
Velvet Crest sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Velvet Crest is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Velvet Crest within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9291BC in HSL space. Pair Velvet Crest with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Hirshfield's Velvet Crest Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Velvet Crest from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Hirshfield's 1248 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Velvet Crest
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Velvet Crest is Brave Purple (SW 6823) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brave Purple swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Velvet Crest
The closest Behr equivalent of Velvet Crest is Lily Of The Nile (PPU16-05). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). If Behr is your counter, order Lily Of The Nile and you'll get the same color. See the full Lily Of The Nile swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Velvet Crest
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Velvet Crest is Snugglepuss (1405) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Snugglepuss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Velvet Crest
Valspar has no exact twin of Velvet Crest. The nearest is House of Owen (8003-47D) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full House of Owen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Velvet Crest
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Velvet Crest is Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Lavender swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Velvet Crest
Glidden's nearest match is Dewy Iris (90BB 31/208), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Velvet Crest without repainting risk. See the full Dewy Iris swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Velvet Crest
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Velvet Crest is Purple Dreams (142-5DB). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Purple Dreams and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Dreams swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Velvet Crest
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Velvet Crest is Serenade (HGSW 1413) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serenade swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Velvet Crest
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Velvet Crest. The nearest is Charcoal Dust (DE5927) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charcoal Dust swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Velvet Crest
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Crest — the nearest deck color, Times Past (JG-94), is clearly different (ΔE 17.49). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1248 instead. See the full Times Past swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Velvet Crest
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Crest — the nearest deck color, Cook's Blue (NO. 237), is clearly different (ΔE 13.23). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1248 instead. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Velvet Crest
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Velvet Crest (1248), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Velvet Crest without repainting risk. See the full Velvet Crest swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Velvet Crest
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Crest — the nearest deck color, Fleeting Daylight (R093), is clearly different (ΔE 16.2). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1248 instead. See the full Fleeting Daylight swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Velvet Crest
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Crest — the nearest deck color, African Purple (C2-781), is clearly different (ΔE 8.31). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1248 instead. See the full African Purple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Velvet Crest
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Crest — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 11.55). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1248 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Velvet Crest
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Crest — the nearest deck color, Cyclone (CYCLONE), is clearly different (ΔE 12.3). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1248 instead. See the full Cyclone swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Velvet Crest
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Crest — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 13.96). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1248 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Velvet Crest
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Crest — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 16.12). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1248 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Velvet Crest
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Velvet Crest — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 21.49). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1248 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Velvet Crest
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Velvet Crest is Velvet Crest (1248). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). If Kompozit is your counter, order Velvet Crest and you'll get the same color. See the full Velvet Crest swatch →