Soulmate 6270 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #85777B, LRV 20 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Choo Choo from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #85777B · 6270
Soulmate
20%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soulmate Technical Profile
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Soulmate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soulmate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSoulmate
Nearly identical
PPGChoo Choo
Choo Choo
PPG
Nearly identical
Simple Plum
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blooming Wisteria
Behr
Very similar
Platinum Grey
RAL
Very similar
Cinnamon Slate
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rave Raisin
Vista Paint
Very similar
Weathered Plum
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Hickory Cliff
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Iced Orchid
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Acoustic Brown
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soulmate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soulmate
#85777B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC8C83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soulmate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soulmate 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Soulmate.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soulmate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soulmate have?
Soulmate by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soulmate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soulmate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soulmate are Choo Choo by PPG (a near-identical match), Simple Plum by Valspar (a near-identical match), Blooming Wisteria by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Soulmate'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 Soulmate?
Soulmate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soulmate's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.