Soft Heather 680F-4 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BEABD7, LRV 42 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amethyst Cream from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BEABD7 · 680F-4
Soft Heather
42%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soft Heather Technical Profile
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Soft Heather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Heather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSoft Heather
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAmethyst Cream
Amethyst Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Purple Possibility
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Candied Hearts
Kilz
Very similar
Grape Illusion
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Night Magic Violet
PPG
Very similar
Imperial Lilac
Valspar
Very similar
Purple Premiere
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Magical
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Purple Kiss
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Heather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Heather
#BEABD7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC83AF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Heather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Heather 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 Heather.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Heather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Heather have?
Soft Heather by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Heather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Heather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Heather are Amethyst Cream by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Purple Possibility by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Heather Plum by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Heather'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 Heather?
Soft Heather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Heather's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.