Ref. #EFB6D8 · DE5009
Soft Cashmere
57%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soft Cashmere Technical Profile
What color is Soft Cashmere? It's a light warm pink with the hex code #EFB6D8. Colors similar to Soft Cashmere include Behr Cafe Pink, Hirshfield's Pink Heath, Valspar Magic Wand. Soft Cashmere has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 57, Soft Cashmere sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like Simply White, blonde wood floors, and brass or gold hardware. Deep green or forest accents add contrast that keeps it from feeling too sweet. Under 2700K warm bulbs pinks and magentas glow warmly, leaning coral. Under 4000K cool light they read more vibrant — important for nursery and bedroom planning where bulb choice changes the mood.
Colors Similar to Soft Cashmere
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the pink color family.
What colors match Soft Cashmere from other brands?
The closest matches are Cafe Pink by Behr (#F0B9DD), Pink Heath by Hirshfield's (#F2BDDF), Magic Wand by Valspar (#EBBADC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soft Cashmere?
Soft Cashmere has an LRV of 56.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.