Soft Focus T18-09 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E4E0D5, 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.
Ref. #E4E0D5 · T18-09
Soft Focus
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Focus Technical Profile
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Soft Focus in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Focus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSoft Focus
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBonaire
Bonaire
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Asiago
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grandma's China
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bonaire
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hourglass
PPG
Nearly identical
Mortar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crystal Haze
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moon Pie
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Reserved White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Focus
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Soft Focus.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Focus — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Focus have?
Soft Focus by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Focus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Focus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Focus are Bonaire by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Asiago by Valspar (a near-identical match), Grandma's China by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Focus's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.