Soft Shoe MQ3-37 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E7D2C4, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coastal Cottage from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E7D2C4 · MQ3-37
Soft Shoe
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Shoe Technical Profile
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Soft Shoe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Shoe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSoft Shoe
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCoastal Cottage
Coastal Cottage
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
March Ice
Valspar
Nearly identical
Enjoy
PPG
Nearly identical
Posh Peach
Kilz
Nearly identical
Truffles
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peach Springs
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Malted Milk
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Truffles
Hirshfield's
Very similar
English Scone
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Shoe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Shoe
#E7D2C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3AE7F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Shoe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Shoe 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 Shoe.
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 Shoe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Shoe have?
Soft Shoe 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 Shoe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Shoe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Shoe are Coastal Cottage by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), March Ice by Valspar (a near-identical match), Enjoy by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Shoe'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 Shoe?
Soft Shoe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.1, 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.
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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 Shoe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.