Soft Focus T18-09 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E4E0D5, estimated LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bonaire from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E4E0D5 · T18-09
Soft Focus
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Focus Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4E0D5
RGB228, 224, 213
Estimated LRV74.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Bonaire
Vista Paint
#E5E1D6
Close digital match
Asiago
Valspar
#E3DFD4
Close digital match
Grandma's China
Benjamin Moore
#E4E0D6
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Bonaire
Hirshfield's
#E6E2D7
Close digital match
Hourglass
PPG
#E5E0D5
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Mortar
Sherwin-Williams
#E3DFD5
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Crystal Haze
Dunn-Edwards
#E7E2D6
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Moon Pie
Dutch Boy
#E5E1D8
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Reserved White
Kilz
#E6E1D8
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Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
#EBE7DC
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Bisque .03
Colorhouse
#E4E2D3
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Colors That Work With Soft Focus
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Focus
#E4E0D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Focus
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Focus 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 Focus — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Focus have?
Soft Focus by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Focus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Focus are Bonaire by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Asiago by Valspar (a close digital match), Grandma's China by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Focus'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 Focus?
Soft Focus has a estimated lightness value of 74.6, 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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Why Soft Focus's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.