Soft Pelican 8005-5B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CDC2B2, estimated LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Livingstone from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CDC2B2 · 8005-5B
Soft Pelican
55%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Pelican Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDC2B2
RGB205, 194, 178
Estimated LRV54.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Soft Pelican
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Livingstone
Behr
#CABFAF
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Annapolis Gray
Benjamin Moore
#CABFB0
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Synchronicity
PPG
#CFC5B6
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Star Light
Vista Paint
#CAC1B1
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Sandbar
Sherwin-Williams
#CBBFAD
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Ellipsis
Dutch Boy
#CBC0AD
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Parsnip
Hirshfield's
#CDC3B0
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Stony Ground
Farrow & Ball
#CEC1AD
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Birchwood
Dunn-Edwards
#CCBEAC
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Buried In Sand
Kilz
#CDC2B6
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Colors That Work With Soft Pelican
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Pelican
#CDC2B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Pelican
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Pelican 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 Pelican — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Pelican have?
Soft Pelican by Valspar has a neutral 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 Pelican from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Pelican are Livingstone by Behr (a close digital match), Annapolis Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Ashen Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Pelican'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 Pelican?
Soft Pelican has a estimated lightness value of 54.8, 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 Soft Pelican's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.