Soft-Spoken 8007-11E is a white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E9D8C5, estimated 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.
Valspar · #E9D8C5 · 8007-11E
Soft-Spoken
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft-Spoken Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9D8C5
RGB233, 216, 197
Estimated LRV70.5
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familywhite
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Soft-Spoken
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Desert Ivory
PPG
#E7D7C4
Close digital match
Bayshore Beige
Benjamin Moore
#E6D6C4
Close digital match
Tender Tan
Vista Paint
#E6D6C3
Close digital match
Fragile Beauty
Sherwin-Williams
#E7D7C6
Close digital match
Beach Grass
Behr
#E9D6C1
Close digital match
Almond
Dunn-Edwards
#EDDCC8
Close digital match
Nicole
Dutch Boy
#EBD9C3
Close digital match
Almond Cake
Kilz
#EEDAC4
Close digital match
Maple Pecan
Hirshfield's
#E3D1BB
Close digital match
Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
#DECFB9
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Colors That Work With Soft-Spoken
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft-Spoken from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft-Spoken are Desert Ivory by PPG (a close digital match), Sandpiper by PPG (a close digital match), Bayshore Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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