Soft Pelican 8005-5B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CDC2B2, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Livingstone from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDC2B2 · 8005-5B
Soft Pelican
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Soft Pelican in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Pelican in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSoft Pelican
Nearly identical
BehrLivingstone
Livingstone
Behr
Nearly identical
Annapolis Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Synchronicity
PPG
Nearly identical
Star Light
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sandbar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ellipsis
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Parsnip
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stony Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Birchwood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Buried In Sand
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Pelican
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Soft Pelican.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Pelican in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Pelican from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Pelican are Livingstone by Behr (a near-identical match), Annapolis Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ashen Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Pelican's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.