Soft Jazz 809 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #82A6C1, LRV 36 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Country House Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #82A6C1 · 809
Soft Jazz
36%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Soft Jazz Technical Profile
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Soft Jazz in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Jazz 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 Jazz
Nearly identical
PPGCountry House Blue
Country House Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Florentine Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
John's Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hawaiian Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Far Horizons
Vista Paint
Very similar
Notable Hue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grayed Cobalt
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Soft Skies
Valspar
Very similar
Wandering River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Jazz
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Jazz
#82A6C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8487AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Jazz
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Jazz 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 Jazz.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Jazz — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Jazz have?
Soft Jazz by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Soft Jazz in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Jazz from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Jazz are Country House Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Florentine Blue by Kilz (a near-identical match), John's Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Jazz'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 Jazz?
Soft Jazz has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Jazz's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.