Soft Cashmere DE5009 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EFB6D8, LRV 57 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cafe Pink from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFB6D8 · DE5009
Soft Cashmere
57%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soft Cashmere Technical Profile
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Soft Cashmere in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Cashmere in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSoft Cashmere
Nearly identical
BehrCafe Pink
Cafe Pink
Behr
Nearly identical
Pink Heath
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Magic Wand
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pink Heath
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pink Begonia
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bubblegum Pink
PPG
Very similar
Doll Cheeks
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Berry Cream
Kilz
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Childlike
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Cashmere
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Cashmere
#EFB6D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C07279
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Cashmere
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Cashmere 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Soft Cashmere.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Cashmere — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Cashmere have?
Soft Cashmere by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Cashmere in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Cashmere from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Cashmere are Cafe Pink by Behr (a near-identical match), Pink Heath by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Magic Wand by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Cashmere'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 Cashmere?
Soft Cashmere has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Cashmere's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.