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Soft Jazz

Often used for its versatile qualities, Soft Jazz remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#81A5C0

LRV

37.08

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Light Reflectance Value
37.08
Medium
TemperatureCool
Tone
BrightCharming
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Central Mauve
Soft Jazz
Central Mauve vs Soft Jazz
Central Mauve
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Central Mauve
1412 · LRV 40
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Silver Satin
Soft Jazz
Silver Satin vs Soft Jazz
Silver Satin
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Silver Satin
856 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

At LRV 75 vs 37, Silver Satin is decisively the brighter choice.

Coriander Seed
Soft Jazz
Coriander Seed vs Soft Jazz
Coriander Seed
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Coriander Seed
AF-110 · LRV 23
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

Soft Jazz reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 23), opening up a space where Coriander Seed encloses it.

Battenberg
Soft Jazz
Battenberg vs Soft Jazz
Battenberg
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

Battenberg reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 37), opening up a space where Soft Jazz encloses it.

Similar Colors

San Francisco Bay
Soft Jazz
San Francisco Bay vs Soft Jazz
San Francisco Bay
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
San Francisco Bay
802 · LRV 38
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Colonial Blue
Soft Jazz
Colonial Blue vs Soft Jazz
Colonial Blue
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Colonial Blue
1677 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

With LRVs of 37 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Denim Wash
Soft Jazz
Denim Wash vs Soft Jazz
Denim Wash
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Denim Wash
838 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 37 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Harlequin Blue
Soft Jazz
Harlequin Blue vs Soft Jazz
Harlequin Blue
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Harlequin Blue
830 · LRV 38
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Antique Pearl
Soft Jazz
Antique Pearl vs Soft Jazz
Antique Pearl
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Antique Pearl
2113-70 · LRV 72
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

Antique Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 37), opening up a space where Soft Jazz encloses it.

Satin Shoes
Soft Jazz
Satin Shoes vs Soft Jazz
Satin Shoes
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Satin Shoes
2159-70 · LRV 86
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

Satin Shoes reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 37), opening up a space where Soft Jazz encloses it.

Night Shade
Soft Jazz
Night Shade vs Soft Jazz
Night Shade
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Night Shade
2116-10 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

At LRV 37 vs 6, Soft Jazz is decisively the brighter choice.

Soft Jazz
Woodcliff Lake
Soft Jazz vs Woodcliff Lake
Soft Jazz
Woodcliff Lake
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Woodcliff Lake
980 · LRV 17

At LRV 37 vs 17, Soft Jazz is decisively the brighter choice.

Silver Fox
Soft Jazz
Silver Fox vs Soft Jazz
Silver Fox
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Silver Fox
2108-50 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

A 7-point LRV gap (44 vs 37) makes Silver Fox the marginally brighter of the two.

Soft Jazz
Upper West Side
Soft Jazz vs Upper West Side
Soft Jazz
Upper West Side
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Upper West Side
CSP-70 · LRV 39

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Himalayan Trek
Soft Jazz
Himalayan Trek vs Soft Jazz
Himalayan Trek
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Himalayan Trek
1542 · LRV 47
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

Himalayan Trek reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Briarwood
Soft Jazz
Briarwood vs Soft Jazz
Briarwood
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Briarwood
HC-175 · LRV 32
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

A 5-point LRV gap (37 vs 32) makes Soft Jazz the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Sheer Romance
Soft Jazz
Sheer Romance vs Soft Jazz
Sheer Romance
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Sheer Romance
837 · LRV 45
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

Sheer Romance reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Airway
Soft Jazz
Airway vs Soft Jazz
Airway
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Airway
828 · LRV 55
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

Airway reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 37), opening up a space where Soft Jazz encloses it.

Sea View
Soft Jazz
Sea View vs Soft Jazz
Sea View
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Sea View
836 · LRV 55
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

At LRV 55 vs 37, Sea View is decisively the brighter choice.

Greenhow Blue
Soft Jazz
Greenhow Blue vs Soft Jazz
Greenhow Blue
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Greenhow Blue
CW-655 · LRV 55
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

Greenhow Blue reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 37), opening up a space where Soft Jazz encloses it.

Northern Air
Soft Jazz
Northern Air vs Soft Jazz
Northern Air
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Northern Air
1676 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

Northern Air reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 37), opening up a space where Soft Jazz encloses it.

Darker Colors

Blue Dragon
Soft Jazz
Blue Dragon vs Soft Jazz
Blue Dragon
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Blue Dragon
810 · LRV 28
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz
809 · LRV 37

Soft Jazz reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#81A5C0
RGB129, 165, 192
HSL206° 33% 63%
CMYK33 14 0 25
CIE LabL: 66.0 a: -5.7 b: -17.8
XYZX: 0.32 Y: 0.35 Z: 0.55