Soft Cloud M520-1A is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D0E3ED, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Air Kiss from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0E3ED · M520-1A
Soft Cloud
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Cloud Technical Profile
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Soft Cloud in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Cloud in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSoft Cloud
Nearly identical
ValsparAir Kiss
Air Kiss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Diamond Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Pale Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lake Breeze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Humid Weather
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cumulus Cotton
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Bird Bath Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Cloud
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Cloud
#D0E3ED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E86B4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Cloud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Cloud 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 Soft Cloud.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Cloud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Cloud have?
Soft Cloud by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Cloud in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Cloud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Cloud are Air Kiss by Valspar (a near-identical match), Diamond Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Pale Frost by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Cloud's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Soft Cloud?
Soft Cloud has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Soft Cloud's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.