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Benjamin Moore Soft Jazz 809

Soft Jazz

Benjamin Moore

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About Soft Jazz by Benjamin Moore

Soft Jazz 809 by Benjamin Moore is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 35% and hue near 206° for steady results across rooms. Gives balance to offices, kitchens, and entries. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 35.4%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #81a5c0

RGB: 129, 165, 192

Hue206°

Saturation33%

Lightness63%

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These are close matches to Soft Jazz from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Soft Jazz looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Soft Jazz 809 a warm or cool color?
Soft Jazz by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Soft Jazz?
Soft Jazz sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 206°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Soft Jazz?
Brightness is about 35%. Saturation is around 33%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 63%. Hue is close to 206°. The hex value is #81a5c0. The RGB value is 129, 165, 192.
Is Soft Jazz better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Soft Jazz has brightness around 35%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Soft Jazz?
You can match Soft Jazz with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Soft Jazz work best in a home?
Soft Jazz works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Soft Jazz compare to a pure white paint?
Soft Jazz is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Soft Jazz in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Soft Jazz in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Soft Jazz. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Soft Jazz. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.