Soft Cashmere DE5009 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EFB6D8, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #EFB6D8 · DE5009
Soft Cashmere
57%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soft Cashmere Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFB6D8
RGB239, 182, 216
Estimated LRV56.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Soft Cashmere
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#F0B9DD
Close digital match
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#F2BDDF
Close digital match
Magic Wand
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#EBBADC
Close digital match
Pink Heath
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#F2BEE0
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Pink Begonia
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#EDB1CB
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Colors That Work With Soft Cashmere
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Cashmere from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Cashmere are Cafe Pink by Behr (a close digital match), Pink Heath by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Magic Wand by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Soft Cashmere's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.