Ref. #A8C4D6 · RD170-01
Soft Chambray
53%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Soft Chambray Technical Profile
What color is Soft Chambray? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #A8C4D6. Colors similar to Soft Chambray include Hirshfield's Dancing In The Rain, Vista Paint Dancing in the Rain, PPG Blue Bows. Soft Chambray has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Soft Chambray 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 cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Soft Chambray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Dancing In The Rain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Bows
PPG
Nearly identical
Pastille Blue
MPC
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
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Soft Chambray from other brands?
The closest matches are Dancing In The Rain by Hirshfield's (#ABC5D6), Dancing in the Rain by Vista Paint (#ABC5D5), Blue Bows by PPG (#A4C3D7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soft Chambray?
Soft Chambray has an LRV of 52.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.