Soft Chambray RD170-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A8C4D6, LRV 53 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dancing in the Rain from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A8C4D6 · RD170-01
Soft Chambray
53%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Soft Chambray Technical Profile
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Soft Chambray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Chambray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSoft Chambray
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDancing in the Rain
Dancing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Bows
PPG
Nearly identical
Water Drop
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Northern Sky Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sea View
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caspian Tide
Behr
Nearly identical
Blissful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Peace River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Chambray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Chambray
#A8C4D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8388AF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Chambray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Chambray 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Soft Chambray.
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 Chambray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Chambray have?
Soft Chambray by Kilz 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 Chambray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Chambray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Chambray are Dancing in the Rain by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dancing in the Rain by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Blue Bows by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Chambray'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 Chambray?
Soft Chambray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Chambray's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.