Soft Cloud
Behr Soft Cloud (M520-1A) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its blue classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#d0e3edLRV
73.27
Soft Cloud in Rooms
Follow Soft Cloud from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 4 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
4 Bedroom Photos
In a room designed around rest, softness and retreat, the most interesting quality of Soft Cloud (M520-1A) may be the way it responds to bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Bedroom walls in Soft Cloud deliver a peaceful, serene atmosphere for rest.
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Soft Cloud paint on walls creates a gentle, calming bedroom retreat space.
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Wall color Soft Cloud provides a soothing backdrop for bedroom furnishings and decor.
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Bedroom walls painted Soft Cloud pair wonderfully with natural wood and soft textures.
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Similar Colors
At LRV 73 vs 43, Soft Cloud is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 45, Soft Cloud is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 55, Soft Cloud is decisively the brighter choice.
Soft Cloud reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 64), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 7-point LRV gap (73 vs 66) makes Soft Cloud the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Transform your space into a serene oasis with Behr Soft Cloud M520-1A. This tranquil shade of blue-grey creates a calming atmosphere, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, or home offices. Pair Soft Cloud with crisp white accents for a clean, modern look, or add touches of blush pink for a soft, elegant feel. This versatile color also complements natural wood tones and metallic finishes, offering endless possibilities for creating a harmonious and stylish interior. 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