PPG • PPG1046-6

Velvet Slipper

Name: PPG Velvet Slipper PPG1046-6
Brand: PPG

Velvet Slipper is a genuinely dark paint color from PPG. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#846c76

LRV

17.00

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Light Reflectance Value

17.00

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Velvet Slipper's Color Strip

Velvet Slipper is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Gothic Amethyst and Purple Basil. The strip spans from Milk And Cookies at the lightest end to Purple Basil at the deepest. Browsing strip PPG1046 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

1Milk And Cookies 2Magic Moments 3Old Mission Pink 4High Society 5Gothic Amethyst 6Velvet Slipper

7Purple Basil

Velvet Slipper in Real Rooms

Velvet Slipper has a low LRV of 17 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

1 Bathroom Photo

Pairing Velvet Slipper with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.

Velvet Slipper — earthy bathroom

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1 Bedroom Photo

Pairing Velvet Slipper with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.

A modern luxury bedroom painted in Velvet Slipper

@simplywalldecor

1 Dining Room Photo

The color Velvet Slipper has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.

Velvet Slipper paint in a rustic modern dining room

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1 Front Door Photo

There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Velvet Slipper. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.

modern luxury front door featuring Velvet Slipper by PPG

@simplywalldecor

1 Home Office Photo

A home office in Velvet Slipper strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.

PPG Velvet Slipper in a neutral home office

@simplywalldecor

1 Kitchen Photo

Velvet Slipper in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.

Velvet Slipper — scandinavian kitchen

@simplywalldecor

1 House Photo

Velvet Slipper on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Velvet Slipper color — maximalist house inspiration

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1 Mudroom Photo

In a mudroom, Velvet Slipper provides a clean "reset" as you enter the home. It's a palette cleanser that helps you leave the stress of the outside world at the door, creating a transition zone that is both functional and beautiful.

Velvet Slipper paint in a coastal mudroom

@simplywalldecor

1 Living Room Photo

When applied to living room walls, Velvet Slipper creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

A organic modern living room painted in Velvet Slipper

@simplywalldecor

1 Patio Photo

Velvet Slipper is particularly effective when used on a garden wall as a backdrop for plants. The deep tone makes the bright greens of leaves and the vibrant colors of flowers look almost neon in their intensity, creating a high-design garden look.