Soft Heather 680F-4 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BEABD7, estimated 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.
Behr · #BEABD7 · 680F-4
Soft Heather
42%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soft Heather Technical Profile
HEX Code#BEABD7
RGB190, 171, 215
Estimated LRV42.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Soft Heather
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Heather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Heather are Amethyst Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Purple Possibility by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Heather Plum by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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