Soft Shore 8004-39C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A2B9C1, LRV 46 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Exhale from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A2B9C1 · 8004-39C
Soft Shore
46%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Soft Shore Technical Profile
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Soft Shore in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Shore in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSoft Shore
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreExhale
Exhale
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Beach Water
Kilz
Nearly identical
Valor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Languid Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Key Largo Bay
PPG
Nearly identical
Exotic Port
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Clear Vista
Behr
Nearly identical
Frozen Tundra
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
In the Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Shore
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Shore
#A2B9C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Shore
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Shore 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 Shore.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Shore — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Shore have?
Soft Shore by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Shore in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Shore from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Shore are Exhale by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Beach Water by Kilz (a near-identical match), Valor by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Shore'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 Shore?
Soft Shore has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Shore's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.