Soothing Spring HDC-CL-23 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BDCBC7, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peridot Sparkle from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BDCBC7 · HDC-CL-23
Soothing Spring
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soothing Spring Technical Profile
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Soothing Spring in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soothing Spring in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSoothing Spring
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPeridot Sparkle
Peridot Sparkle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Luna Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Icy Teal
PPG
Nearly identical
Quiet Cove
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blustery Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sparkling Lake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Woodlawn Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rainwashed
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wild Arctic
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soothing Spring
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soothing Spring
#BDCBC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A5AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soothing Spring
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soothing Spring 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 Soothing Spring.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soothing Spring — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soothing Spring have?
Soothing Spring by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soothing Spring in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soothing Spring from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soothing Spring are Peridot Sparkle by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Luna Light by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Coastal Mist by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soothing Spring'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 Soothing Spring?
Soothing Spring has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soothing Spring's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.