Soft Shore 8004-39C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A2B9C1, estimated 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.
Valspar · #A2B9C1 · 8004-39C
Soft Shore
46%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Soft Shore Technical Profile
HEX Code#A2B9C1
RGB162, 185, 193
Estimated LRV46.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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#A0B9C2
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#A5BAC1
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#A1B7C1
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#A4B7BD
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#A3BEC5
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Colors That Work With Soft Shore
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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
Digital 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
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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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Shore from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Shore are Exhale by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Beach Water by Kilz (a close digital match), Valor by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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