Soft Stone 7001-3 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F8E2DE, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shell Ginger from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F8E2DE · 7001-3
Soft Stone
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Stone Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8E2DE
RGB248, 226, 222
Estimated LRV79.6
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 Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Soft Stone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Stone
#F8E2DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1A571
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Stone
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Stone Room Palettes
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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 Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Stone have?
Soft Stone by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the red 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 Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Stone are Shell Ginger by Behr (a close digital match), Island Hopping by Behr (a close digital match), Candy Floss by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Stone'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 Stone?
Soft Stone has a estimated lightness value of 79.6, 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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