Soft Shell 8716 is a off-white paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F3E6E5, estimated LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pink Prism from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #F3E6E5 · 8716
Soft Shell
81%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Shell Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3E6E5
RGB243, 230, 229
Estimated LRV81.3
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 Familyoff-white
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pink Prism
Behr
#F3E6E4
Close digital match
Bare Pink
PPG
#F2E7E7
Close digital match
Bonnet
Dutch Boy
#F0E5E5
Close digital match
Helio Prism
Valspar
#F4E8E9
Close digital match
Crystal Clear
Dunn-Edwards
#F4E9EA
Close digital match
First Light
Benjamin Moore
#F0E3DF
Close digital match
Pink Duet
Hirshfield's
#F8E7E4
Close digital match
Cotton Candy
Sherwin-Williams
#F2E0DF
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Peach Glamour
Kilz
#EEDEDA
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Great White
Farrow & Ball
#E7DEDB
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Colorhouse
#F7DDE0
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Colors That Work With Soft Shell
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Shell
#F3E6E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B09C82
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Shell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Shell 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 Shell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Shell have?
Soft Shell by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-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 Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Shell are Pink Prism by Behr (a close digital match), Bare Pink by PPG (a close digital match), Bonnet by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Shell'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 Shell?
Soft Shell has a estimated lightness value of 81.3, 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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