Velvet Blush
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Velvet Blush remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#E2D4D6
LRV
68.00
Velvet Blush's Color Strip
Velvet Blush is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Aimee and Odyssey Lilac. The strip spans from Aimee at the lightest end to Grape Soda at the deepest. Strip 145 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Velvet Blush in Real Rooms
Velvet Blush has a high LRV of 68 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Velvet Blush holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
The walls here show Velvet Blush in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Velvet Blush 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.
A bedroom painted in Velvet Blush — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Velvet Blush in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Velvet Blush 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.
See Velvet Blush in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Velvet Blush 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.
A foyer painted in Velvet Blush sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Velvet Blush's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Velvet Blush 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.
This kitchen scene shows how Velvet Blush holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Velvet Blush 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.
See how Velvet Blush holds up in a real living room setting.
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