Soft Skies 4006-6A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #80ABC3, LRV 38 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Arabella from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #80ABC3 · 4006-6A
Soft Skies
38%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Soft Skies Technical Profile
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Soft Skies in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Skies in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSoft Skies
Nearly identical
PPGArabella
Arabella
PPG
Nearly identical
By The Sea
Kilz
Nearly identical
Resolute Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Nautic Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
San Francisco Bay
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Private Jet
Behr
Very similar
Thunder Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mountain Main
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wandering River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Skies
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Skies
#80ABC3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8389AF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Skies
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Skies 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 Skies.
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 Skies — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Skies have?
Soft Skies 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 Skies in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Skies from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Skies are Arabella by PPG (a near-identical match), By The Sea by Kilz (a near-identical match), Favorite Jeans by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Skies'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 Skies?
Soft Skies has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.7, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Skies's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.