Ref. #CECBBD · 8004-26B
Gentle Soul
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gentle Soul Technical Profile
What color is Gentle Soul? It's a light warm green with the hex code #CECBBD. Colors similar to Gentle Soul include Sherwin-Williams Sedate Gray, MPC Patagonia Glacier, Dunn-Edwards Lunar Landing. Gentle Soul has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 60, Gentle Soul 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 off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Gentle Soul
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sedate Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Patagonia Glacier
MPC
Nearly identical
Lunar Landing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Metallic Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Brushed Aluminum
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Understated
Behr
Nearly identical
Palatine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gentle Soul
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Soul
#CECBBD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Soul
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle Soul 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Gentle Soul.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gentle Soul — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Soul have?
Gentle Soul by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Gentle Soul from other brands?
The closest matches are Sedate Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#D1CDBF), Patagonia Glacier by MPC (#CBC9BA), Lunar Landing by Dunn-Edwards (#D2CFC1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gentle Soul?
Gentle Soul has an LRV of 59.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gentle Soul's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.