Soft Skies 4006-6A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #80ABC3, estimated 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.
Valspar · #80ABC3 · 4006-6A
Soft Skies
38%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Soft Skies Technical Profile
HEX Code#80ABC3
RGB128, 171, 195
Estimated LRV37.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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#82ACC4
Close digital match
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#7DAAC0
Close digital match
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Colors That Work With Soft Skies
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Skies from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Skies are Arabella by PPG (a close digital match), By The Sea by Kilz (a close digital match), Favorite Jeans by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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