Soft Panther 8006-12F is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #4D494C, estimated LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cityscape from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #4D494C · 8006-12F
Soft Panther
7%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soft Panther Technical Profile
HEX Code#4D494C
RGB77, 73, 76
Estimated LRV6.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Soft Panther
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cityscape
Behr
#4B494D
Close digital match
Grate Black
Kilz
#49474C
Close digital match
Deep Indigo
Benjamin Moore
#4A494D
Close digital match
Perle Noir
Sherwin-Williams
#4F4D51
Close digital match
New Uniform
Vista Paint
#49484C
Close digital match
Black Elegance
PPG
#50484A
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Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
#4D4746
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Black Bean
Dunn-Edwards
#4E4B4A
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Hirshfield's
#46474A
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#443E40
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RAL
#474A51
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Colors That Work With Soft Panther
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Panther
#4D494C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#79505A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Panther
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Panther 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
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Soft Panther — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Panther have?
Soft Panther by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Panther from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Panther are Cityscape by Behr (a close digital match), Grate Black by Kilz (a close digital match), Deep Indigo by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Panther'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 Soft Panther?
Soft Panther has a estimated lightness value of 6.9, 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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Why Soft Panther's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.