Gentle Soul 8004-26B is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CECBBD, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pumice Stone from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CECBBD · 8004-26B
Gentle Soul
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gentle Soul Technical Profile
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Gentle Soul in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gentle Soul in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGentle Soul
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPumice Stone
Pumice Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sedate Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Metallic Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Brushed Aluminum
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Zephyr Breeze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Understated
Behr
Nearly identical
Palatine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Hidden Cove
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lanolin
Kilz
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gentle Soul in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentle Soul from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Soul are Pumice Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sedate Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lunar Landing by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gentle Soul'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 Gentle Soul?
Gentle Soul has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.5, 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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Why Gentle Soul's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.