Petal Soft 7208 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #AAABDA, LRV 43 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Childish Wonder from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AAABDA · 7208
Petal Soft
43%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Petal Soft Technical Profile
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Petal Soft in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Petal Soft in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintPetal Soft
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sChildish Wonder
Childish Wonder
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sassy Violet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Plum Blossom
Behr
Nearly identical
Victorian Trim
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Simply Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ashley'S Heather
PPG
Very similar
Bedtime Story
Kilz
Very similar
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Purple Kiss
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Petal Soft
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Petal Soft
#AAABDA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9881B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Petal Soft
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Petal 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Petal Soft.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Petal Soft — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Petal Soft have?
Petal Soft by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Petal Soft in your own space before committing.
What colors match Petal Soft from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Petal Soft are Childish Wonder by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sassy Violet by Valspar (a near-identical match), Plum Blossom by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Petal 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 Petal Soft?
Petal Soft has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Petal Soft's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.