Soft Cloud M520-1A is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D0E3ED, estimated 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.
Behr · #D0E3ED · M520-1A
Soft Cloud
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Cloud Technical Profile
HEX Code#D0E3ED
RGB208, 227, 237
Estimated LRV74.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Soft Cloud
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Cloud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Cloud are Air Kiss by Valspar (a close digital match), Diamond Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Pale Frost by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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