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Soft Chamois

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Soft Chamois remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#E8E5D8

LRV

77.40

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Light Reflectance Value
77.40
Light
TemperatureWarm
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Soft Chamois
Temptation
Soft Chamois vs Temptation
Soft Chamois
Temptation
Benjamin Moore
Soft Chamois
969 · LRV 77
Benjamin Moore
Temptation
1609 · LRV 11

Soft Chamois reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 11), opening up a space where Temptation encloses it.

Smokey Taupe
Soft Chamois
Smokey Taupe vs Soft Chamois
Smokey Taupe
Soft Chamois
Benjamin Moore
Smokey Taupe
983 · LRV 55
Benjamin Moore
Soft Chamois
969 · LRV 77

At LRV 77 vs 55, Soft Chamois is decisively the brighter choice.

Simply White
Soft Chamois
Simply White vs Soft Chamois
Simply White
Soft Chamois
Benjamin Moore
Simply White
OC-117 · LRV 90
Benjamin Moore
Soft Chamois
969 · LRV 77

At LRV 90 vs 77, Simply White is decisively the brighter choice.

Gray Owl
Soft Chamois
Gray Owl vs Soft Chamois
Gray Owl
Soft Chamois
Benjamin Moore
Gray Owl
OC-52 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Soft Chamois
969 · LRV 77

At LRV 77 vs 65, Soft Chamois is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Seapearl
Soft Chamois
Seapearl vs Soft Chamois
Seapearl
Soft Chamois
Benjamin Moore
Seapearl
961 · LRV 76
Benjamin Moore
Soft Chamois
969 · LRV 77

With LRVs of 77 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

French Canvas
Soft Chamois
French Canvas vs Soft Chamois
French Canvas
Soft Chamois
Benjamin Moore
French Canvas
1514 · LRV 74
Benjamin Moore
Soft Chamois
969 · LRV 77

A 3-point LRV gap (77 vs 74) makes Soft Chamois the marginally brighter of the two.

Dove Wing
Soft Chamois
Dove Wing vs Soft Chamois
Dove Wing
Soft Chamois
Benjamin Moore
Dove Wing
960 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Soft Chamois
969 · LRV 77

With LRVs of 78 and 77, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Soft Chamois
White River
Soft Chamois vs White River
Soft Chamois
White River
Benjamin Moore
Soft Chamois
969 · LRV 77
Benjamin Moore
White River
1499 · LRV 74

Soft Chamois reads slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#E8E5D8
RGB232, 229, 216
HSL49° 26% 88%
CMYK0 1 7 9
CIE LabL: 90.8 a: -1.2 b: 6.7
XYZX: 0.74 Y: 0.78 Z: 0.76