velvet finish

Luxurious low luster

A velvet finish is a surface texture that's smooth and soft to the touch, with a subtle matte sheen rather than high gloss.

The term appears in paint, photography, cosmetics, and printing to describe results that split the difference between flat and glossy: The walls have a velvet finish that hides imperfections.

Related

suede jacket · satin · silk sheets · texture · plush · brushed · sheen · fabric · touch · cushioned · powder · powder coat · nap · silk · upholstery · paint · nail polish · flocked

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Opposites
sheen level

velvet finishhigh gloss

Intense reflective sheen

gloss finish · glossy · semi-gloss · mirror finish · satin finish

surface texture perception

velvet finishflat finish

Non-glossy paint texture

dead flat · matte · eggshell · chalky · smooth finish

Family

velvet, finish, velvets, velvety, velveteen, finishes, finished, finishing, finisher

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G