Ref. #85777B · 6270
Soulmate
20%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soulmate Technical Profile
What color is Soulmate? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #85777B. Colors similar to Soulmate include PPG Choo Choo, Valspar Simple Plum, RAL Platinum Grey. Soulmate has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Soulmate creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Soulmate pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Soulmate
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Soulmate from other brands?
The closest matches are Choo Choo by PPG (#867578), Simple Plum by Valspar (#82747B), Platinum Grey by RAL (#7F7679). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soulmate?
Soulmate has an LRV of 19.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.