Soft Spruce 671 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #409894, LRV 26 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Adequate Aqua from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #409894 · 671
Soft Spruce
26%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Soft Spruce Technical Profile
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Soft Spruce in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Spruce 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 Spruce
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAdequate Aqua
Adequate Aqua
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dreamy Teal
Valspar
Nearly identical
Balinese Retreat
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Aqua Marine
Vista Paint
Very similar
Niagara Reef Jade
PPG
Very similar
French Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Cold North
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Precious Stone
Behr
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Very similar
Splashy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Spruce
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Spruce
#409894
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6888A3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Spruce
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Spruce 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 Spruce.
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 Spruce — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Spruce have?
Soft Spruce 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 Spruce in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Spruce from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Spruce are Adequate Aqua by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dreamy Teal by Valspar (a near-identical match), Balinese Retreat by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Soft Spruce'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 Spruce?
Soft Spruce has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.7, 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 Spruce's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.