Soft Denim ICC-46 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B9C6CA, 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.
Ref. #B9C6CA · ICC-46
Soft Denim
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Denim Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Soft Denim in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Denim in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSoft Denim
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWater Droplet
Water Droplet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Water Droplet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silver Blue Sea
PPG
Nearly identical
Silvered Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Windblown Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sleepy Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gentle Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soothing Ocean
Kilz
Nearly identical
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bay of Hope
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Denim
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Soft Denim.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Denim in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Denim from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Denim are Water Droplet by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Water Droplet by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Silver Blue Sea by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
Explore More with Soft Denim
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 Soft Denim's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.