Ref. #0F795E · MQ4-14
Soapstone
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soapstone Technical Profile
What color is Soapstone? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #0F795E. Colors similar to Soapstone include Benjamin Moore Very Green, Dunn-Edwards Emerald Pool, Valspar Green Suede. Soapstone has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Soapstone creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Soapstone
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soapstone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soapstone
#0F795E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#327489
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soapstone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soapstone Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Soapstone.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soapstone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soapstone have?
Soapstone by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Soapstone from other brands?
The closest matches are Very Green by Benjamin Moore (#18785D), Emerald Pool by Dunn-Edwards (#007A5E), Green Suede by Valspar (#12775E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soapstone?
Soapstone has an LRV of 14.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soapstone's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.