Soft Denim ICC-46 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B9C6CA, estimated LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water Droplet from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B9C6CA · ICC-46
Soft Denim
55%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Denim Technical Profile
HEX Code#B9C6CA
RGB185, 198, 202
Estimated LRV55.0
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 Familygray
BrandBehr
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#BDC9CD
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#BDC9CE
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Silver Blue Sea
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#BCC7CC
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#BAC6CC
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#B5C4C7
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#BCCBCE
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#C1CBCE
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Soothing Ocean
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#B7C7CF
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Colors That Work With Soft Denim
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Denim
#B9C6CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Denim
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Denim 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 Denim — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Denim have?
Soft Denim by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Denim from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Denim are Water Droplet by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Water Droplet by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Silver Blue Sea by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Denim'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 Denim?
Soft Denim has a estimated lightness value of 55.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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