Soft Chamois
969 · Benjamin Moore
Classic Colors Collection
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 78.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E9E6D9 |
| RGB | 233, 230, 217 |
| HSL | 49°, 27%, 88% |
About Soft Chamois
Soft Chamois (969) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 79, Soft Chamois reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Soft Chamois's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Moonshine (OC-56); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
Soft Chamois equivalents in other brands
Closest color from each brand, ranked by ΔE (CIEDE2000). Under 2.5 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Alabaster (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Strong White (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Cotton Knit (ΔE 1.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Soft Chamois questions
What undertone does Soft Chamois have?
Soft Chamois has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Soft Chamois's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Soft Chamois a light or dark color?
Soft Chamois has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 78.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 79, Soft Chamois reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Soft Chamois in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Snowbound SW 7004 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: White Tie No.2002 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Behr: Painter's White PPU18-14 (very close, ΔE 1.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Soft Chamois?
Try Glacier White (AF-35) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Soft Chamois's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Soft Chamois work best?
Soft Chamois works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 79, Soft Chamois reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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