Cupid's Dart vs Dark Velvet

Cupid's DartBenjamin MoorevsDark VelvetJotunΔE 15.6Distinct difference

Cupid's Dart (Benjamin Moore) and Dark Velvet (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 17 for Cupid's Dart vs 14 for Dark Velvet — means Cupid's Dart will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 15.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cupid's Dart
Benjamin Moore · 1385
Hex#7D6685
LRV17.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1385
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Dark Velvet
Jotun · 3207
Hex#70666c
LRV14.5
BrandJotun
Number3207
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Cupid's Dart vs Dark Velvet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cupid's Dart on one side and Dark Velvet on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Cupid's Dart comparisons

See how Cupid's Dart stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Cupid's Dart
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Cupid's Dart
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Cupid's Dart
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Cupid's Dart reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Cupid's Dart
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Cupid's Dart
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Cupid's Dart
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Cupid's Dart
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Cupid's Dart
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Cupid's Dart
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Cupid's Dart
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Cupid's Dart
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Cupid's Dart reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Cupid's Dart
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Cupid's Dart
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Cupid's Dart reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Cupid's Dart
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Cupid's Dart
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Cupid's Dart reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Cupid's Dart
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Cupid's Dart
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Cupid's Dart
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Cupid's Dart
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Cupid's Dart
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Cupid's Dart reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Cupid's Dart
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Cupid's Dart
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Cupid's Dart
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Cupid's Dart
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Cupid's Dart reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Cupid's Dart
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Cupid's Dart
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Cupid's Dart
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Cupid's Dart
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Cupid's Dart
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Cupid's Dart
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone