Deep blue-grey teal velvet with a softly brushed, low-contrast pile

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Mark Alexander

Urbane Typhoon

Name: Urbane Typhoon
Brand: Mark Alexander

Urbane Typhoon is a deeply shaded blue-grey velvet with a cool teal cast. Its plain surface is enriched by the gentle variation of the pile, giving the colour a softly dimensional finish.

deep blue-grey teal plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

This Mark Alexander velvet presents an even, unpatterned surface in a dark blue-grey that shifts subtly towards teal. The close-up shows a fine, softly brushed pile with understated tonal movement rather than a printed motif. Its cool depth gives the colour a calm, enveloping character, while the velvet texture adds a quiet sense of luxury. As the nap catches the light, the surface moves between muted blue and deeper charcoal-teal tones.

How to use it

Use Urbane Typhoon on a generous armchair, sofa or headboard where its cool blue-grey depth can act as a grounding colour. Pair it with pale stone, smoky grey or warm timber to balance the teal undertone.

A deep, cool blue-grey velvet that brings quiet richness to upholstered seating and headboards.

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