Soft Jazz 809 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #82A6C1, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #82A6C1 · 809
Soft Jazz
36%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Soft Jazz Technical Profile
HEX Code#82A6C1
RGB130, 166, 193
Estimated LRV35.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Country House Blue
PPG
#84A8C3
Close digital match
Florentine Blue
Kilz
#83A9C4
Close digital match
John's Blue
Hirshfield's
#82A3C0
Close digital match
Hawaiian Sky
Behr
#83A2BD
Close digital match
Far Horizons
Vista Paint
#86A4C2
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Notable Hue
Sherwin-Williams
#8BA7BB
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#8EA9C2
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#73A4C6
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#98ACBA
Visible digital difference
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Colorhouse
#82979D
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Colors That Work With Soft Jazz
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Jazz from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Jazz are Country House Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Florentine Blue by Kilz (a close digital match), John's Blue by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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