Soft Stone 7001-3 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F8E2DE, 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.
Ref. #F8E2DE · 7001-3
Soft Stone
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Stone Technical Profile
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Soft Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSoft Stone
Nearly identical
BehrShell Ginger
Shell Ginger
Behr
Nearly identical
Pink Chablis
PPG
Nearly identical
Lady Anne
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pink Aura
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Powder Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
First Kiss
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lady Anne
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cotton Candy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Peach Glamour
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Stone
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Stone 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 Stone.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Stone are Shell Ginger by Behr (a near-identical match), Island Hopping by Behr (a near-identical match), Candy Floss by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Stone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.