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Velvet Wine
Velvet Wine is a deep, warm color with warm (red, orange or yellow) character. Its estimated light reflectance value (LRV) is about 11.7, so it reflects roughly 12% of the light that hits it.
Color facts
| Hex | #9A435D |
|---|---|
| RGB | 154, 67, 93 |
| HSL | 342°, 39%, 43% |
| Estimated LRV | 11.7 |
| Temperature | warm |
| Text on it | White text, contrast 6.3:1 |
LRV here is estimated from the screen color (relative luminance). Paint brands publish measured LRVs on their own chips, which can differ.
How it reads on a wall
A dramatic choice for accent walls, cabinetry, doors, built-ins and dining rooms. Works best with good light or as a cozy, enveloping color in small rooms.
North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light all day; a warm color like this one helps balance it.
South- and west-facing rooms get warm, strong light that will make this color look warmer and more saturated in the afternoon.
Rooms it suits
- Front doors and interior doors
- Cabinetry and built-ins
- Window frames and exterior trim
- One accent wall in a well-lit room
A 60-30-10 palette built on Velvet Wine
White Beach
Velvet Wine
Sea
The 60-30-10 rule splits a room into a main color, a secondary color and an accent. Swap in real paint and fabric samples before you buy.
Harmonies
Complementary
Sea#3C9992Analogous
Grand Canyon#A05D4DAnalogous
Violet Vixen#883377Triadic
Bitter Leaf#669841Triadic
Dancing Sea#1C4D8FSplit complementary
Wild Forest#38914ATints and shades
Lighter tints work as a ceiling or adjoining-room color; deeper shades suit trim, doors or cabinets.
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Getting Velvet Wine in real paint
Velvet Wine is a name from the open color-names list (MIT license), not a specific paint product. Most paint counters can mix a close match: bring a printed or physical sample, or use a brand color-match tool, then buy a sample pot and paint a 2 by 2 foot swatch on two walls. Screens and printers shift color.
On-screen colors are approximations. Pantone, Color of the Year and brand color names are trademarks of their owners.