Whisper Soft 8004-1B is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D1CBCF, LRV 61 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sensitive Tint from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1CBCF · 8004-1B
Whisper Soft
61%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Whisper Soft Technical Profile
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Whisper Soft in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whisper Soft in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWhisper Soft
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSensitive Tint
Sensitive Tint
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wisdom Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Quiet Morn
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
New Age
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Lilac Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Eagle's View
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Calamities
Vista Paint
Very similar
Calamities
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bridal Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whisper Soft
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whisper Soft
#D1CBCF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD858B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whisper Soft
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whisper Soft 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 Whisper Soft.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whisper Soft — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whisper Soft have?
Whisper Soft by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Whisper Soft in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whisper Soft from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whisper Soft are Sensitive Tint by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Wisdom Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Quiet Morn by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whisper Soft'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 Whisper Soft?
Whisper Soft has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Whisper Soft's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.