Shalimar Purples Velvet Touch AP9-5

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Bedroom
Living Room
Kitchen

Colors shown are for reference; actual paint may look different on your walls based on lighting, surface, and surroundings.

Purples
AP9-5
Velvet Touch

The Creative Power of Velvet Touch

Velvet Touch hues are historically linked to creativity, luxury, and spirituality. Lighter Velvet Touch soothe and support creative thought, while darker shades add drama and elegance.

Explore Velvet Touch - part of the PURPLES colour family - an excellent choice with Bathrooms, bedrooms, meditation rooms..

Recommended for:

Bathrooms, bedrooms, meditation rooms

Benefits:

Evokes creativity, luxury, and introspection.

Design tips:
  • Desaturate with neutrals to keep it sophisticated.
  • Lighter tints are spa‑like and restful.
Best finishes:
  • Matte in bedrooms
  • Satin accents
Works well with:

Frequently Asked Questions

About Velvet Touch AP9-5

Velvet Touch (AP9-5) by Shalimar has an LRV of around 76, which puts it on the very light side. The undertone reads neutral. A shade this light bounces a lot of daylight back into the room, so it suits small bedrooms, narrow passages and rooms that face north. It stays fairly neutral, which makes it a safe base if you plan to change your decor later.

HEX
#E1E2E5
RGB
225, 226, 229
LRV (approx.)
76
Tone
very light, neutral