Soft Silk 7004-2 is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E2E1E5, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dutch White from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2E1E5 · 7004-2
Soft Silk
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Silk Technical Profile
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Soft Silk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Silk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSoft Silk
Nearly identical
BehrDutch White
Dutch White
Behr
Nearly identical
Dreamy Cloud
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
February Frost
PPG
Nearly identical
Penelope
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Opalescent
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chalky Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wind Chime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cool Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet Flower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
Blackened
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Silk
#E2E1E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A385AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Silk 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 Silk.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Silk have?
Soft Silk by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Silk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Silk are Dutch White by Behr (a near-identical match), Lilac Mist by Behr (a near-identical match), Dreamy Cloud by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Silk'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 Silk?
Soft Silk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
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 Silk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.