Soft Chamois 969 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E9E6D9, 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.
Ref. #E9E6D9 · 969
Soft Chamois
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Chamois Technical Profile
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Soft Chamois in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Chamois in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSoft Chamois
Nearly identical
PPGEnduring Ice
Enduring Ice
PPG
Nearly identical
Dreamy Nights
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dried Coconut
Behr
Nearly identical
Onion Skin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Trade Winds
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Snow Cap
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cashmere White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Whispered White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grey Mist
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Chamois
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Soft Chamois.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Chamois — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Chamois have?
Soft Chamois by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Chamois in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Chamois from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Chamois are Enduring Ice by PPG (a near-identical match), China White by PPG (a near-identical match), Prairie Winds by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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