Cut Velvet
Cut Velvet is a versatile paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#B493C8
LRV
35.00
Cut Velvet's Color Strip
Cut Velvet is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cherish the Moment and Crown Jewels. The strip spans from Maiden of the Mist at the lightest end to Magenta Red Lips at the deepest. Strip 156 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Cut Velvet in Real Rooms
Cut Velvet has a medium LRV of 35 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Cut Velvet holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Cut Velvet gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Cut Velvet rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Cut Velvet sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Cut Velvet in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Cut Velvet provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Cut Velvet on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Cut Velvet adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Cut Velvet in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Cut Velvet in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Cut Velvet is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Cut Velvet on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Cut Velvet provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Cut Velvet on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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