Valspar Soft Silk 7004-2
| Code: | 7004-2 |
| Name: | Soft Silk |
| Brand: | Valspar |
What color is Valspar Soft Silk?
Let’s dive into a full Soft Silk paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 7004-2. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
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What are Valspar Soft Silk undertones?
The undertone of Soft Silk can be accurately described as a Purple hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#E1DFE3
RGB code:
225, 223, 227
Is Valspar Soft Silk 7004-2 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 270° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
7004-2 Soft Silk HSL code: 270, 7%, 88%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Soft Silk
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar Soft Silk:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Darker shades
7004-2
Soft Silk
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Soft Silk with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 90, such as Valspar Sparkling Sage and Bushel.
LRV of Soft Silk
Soft Silk has an LRV of 74.5% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 74.5%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #e1dfe3 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 225, 223, 227 | |
| RGB Percent | 88.24%, 87.45%, 89.02% | |
| HSV | Hue: 270° Saturation: 1.76% Value: 89.02% | |
| HSL | hsl(270, 7, 88) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.88 Magenta: 1.76 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.98 | |
| YIQ | Y: 224.054 I: -0.094 Q: 1.668 | |
| XYZ | X: 71.301 Y: 74.329 Z: 83.243 | |
| CIE Lab | L:89.078 a:1.392 b:-1.708 | |
| CIE Luv | L:89.078 u:0.897 v:-2.866 | |
| Decimal | 14802915 | |
| Hunter Lab | 86.214, -3.252, 3.103 | |
Valspar 7004-2 Soft Silk
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Color equivalents
10RB 74/038
Violet Jewel
Dulux
50RB 74/033
Purple Sage 6
Dulux
S 0804-R70B
NCS
2117-70
Dreamy Cloud
Benjamin Moore
S 1005-R70B
NCS
30RB 73/027
Violet Surprise 5
Dulux
10RB 73/028
Brooklyn Nights 6
Dulux
N100-1
Enigma
Behr
90BB 73/027
Midnight Iris 5
Dulux
50RB 73/024
Twilight Cinders 6
Dulux
S 0804-R50B
NCS
PPU16-06
Lilac Mist
Behr
70RB 74/028
Mellow Heather 5
Dulux
S 1002-B
NCS
PR-W01
Mystical Mist
Behr
T542
Subtle
Valspar
70BB 73/035
Starlit Night 6
Dulux
90BB 74/038
Lilac Heather 5
Dulux