Royal Raisin vs Dark Velvet
Where Royal Raisin belongs to Behr's range, Dark Velvet is a Jotun color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Royal Raisin (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Velvet (LRV 14), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Royal Raisin runs red while Dark Velvet is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Royal Raisin vs Dark Velvet in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Royal Raisin and Dark Velvet are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Royal Raisin gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Royal Raisin vs Dark Velvet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Royal Raisin on one side and Dark Velvet on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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