Soft Chamois 969 is a off-white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E9E6D9, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Enduring Ice from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #E9E6D9 · 969
Soft Chamois
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Chamois Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9E6D9
RGB233, 230, 217
Estimated LRV78.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Soft Chamois
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Chamois
#E9E6D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Chamois
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Chamois 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 Chamois — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Chamois have?
Soft Chamois by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Chamois from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Chamois are Enduring Ice by PPG (a close digital match), China White by PPG (a close digital match), Prairie Winds by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Chamois'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 Chamois?
Soft Chamois has a estimated lightness value of 78.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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