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Feather Soft

57%LRV Value
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Feather Soft 1431 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BEC6DD, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Agapanthus from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Feather Soft Technical Profile

HEX Code#BEC6DD
RGB190, 198, 221
LRV56.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Feather Soft in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Feather Soft in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreFeather Soft
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAgapanthus

Agapanthus

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Painter'S Periwinkle

PPG

Nearly identical

Prim Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Genevieve

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Whimsy Blue

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Genevieve

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Lilac Macchiato

Valspar

Nearly identical

Himalayan Poppy

Behr

Very similar

Silver Falls

Kilz

Very similar

Calluna

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Feather Soft

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Feather Soft

#BEC6DD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8E85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Feather Soft

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Quiet Rain

Complement

Shaded White

Feather Soft Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Eggplant

Pop

Charmed Violet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Darkest Grape

Pop

Red River Clay

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Morning Coffee

Pop

Spice Market

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Silvery Blue

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Brittany Blue

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Lake Placid

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More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Blue Sea

Dutch Boy · VS-9451

#2D61AD

Serenity

Valspar · 4005-7B

#CEDAED

Blue Pot

Vista Paint · 0624

#99ADBE

Blue Winged Teal

Vista Paint · C-1402

#00827C

Perfectly Blue

Valspar · 4007-9B

#A8D3EA

Lovebirds

Valspar · 4004-5C

#92ACC7

Feather Soft — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Feather Soft have?
Feather Soft by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Feather Soft in your own space before committing.
What colors match Feather Soft from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Feather Soft are Agapanthus by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Painter'S Periwinkle by PPG (a near-identical match), Prim Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Feather Soft'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 Feather Soft?
Feather Soft has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.6, 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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