Soft Wisteria 246-1DB is a off-white paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E5DBE5, LRV 73 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spangle from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5DBE5 · 246-1DB
Soft Wisteria
73%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Soft Wisteria Technical Profile
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Soft Wisteria in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Wisteria in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySoft Wisteria
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSpangle
Spangle
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Razzberry Fizz
Behr
Nearly identical
Violet Pearl
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Orchid Lane
PPG
Nearly identical
Spring Parade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Violet Pearl
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sugarplum
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bridal Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Wisteria
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Wisteria
#E5DBE5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8599
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Wisteria
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Wisteria 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Soft Wisteria.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Wisteria — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Wisteria have?
Soft Wisteria by Dutch Boy has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Wisteria in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Wisteria from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Wisteria are Spangle by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Razzberry Fizz by Behr (a near-identical match), Violet Pearl by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Wisteria'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 Wisteria?
Soft Wisteria has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Wisteria's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.