Soft-Spoken 8007-11E is a white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E9D8C5, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Ivory from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9D8C5 · 8007-11E
Soft-Spoken
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft-Spoken Technical Profile
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Soft-Spoken in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft-Spoken in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSoft-Spoken
Nearly identical
PPGDesert Ivory
Desert Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Bayshore Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tender Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fragile Beauty
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Beach Grass
Behr
Nearly identical
Almond
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nicole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Almond Cake
Kilz
Nearly identical
Maple Pecan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft-Spoken
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft-Spoken
#E9D8C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft-Spoken
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft-Spoken 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-Spoken.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft-Spoken — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft-Spoken have?
Soft-Spoken by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft-Spoken in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft-Spoken from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft-Spoken are Desert Ivory by PPG (a near-identical match), Sandpiper by PPG (a near-identical match), Bayshore Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft-Spoken'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-Spoken?
Soft-Spoken has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.5, 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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