REDS

Soft

#C28D81

RGB 194, 141, 129 · HSL 11°, 35%, 63% · CMYK 0, 27, 34, 24

Soft is #C28D81 in HEX — rgb(194, 141, 129), hsl(11°, 35%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 34%, 24%).

Soft pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 35%, 63%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#C28D81

RGB194, 141, 129

HSL11°, 35%, 63%

HSV11°, 34%, 76%

CMYK0, 27, 34, 24

Decimal12750209

CSS RGBrgb(194, 141, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 35%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2094-40

Exact match

Valspar

Rosy Sandstone 2001-7C

ΔE 2.2 · #BB897C

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Rose SW0034

ΔE 2.2 · #C08F80

Dulux

Evening Blush S05E5

ΔE 2.3 · #C38E86

Dunn-Edwards

Revival Rose DEC701

ΔE 2.3 · #C09084

PPG

Mexican Moonlight 1065-5

ΔE 2.4 · #C99387

Vista Paint

Topaz Tease K-1099

ΔE 3 · #C39388

Behr

Mesa Peach MQ1-51

ΔE 3.1 · #BE9082

Hallman-Lindsay

Simmering Ridge 50

ΔE 4 · #CB9281

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 5.2 · #BD8773

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 8.4 · #D6A496

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.8 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.7 · #C57B67

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.9 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 16 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.6 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C28D81

#80B6C2

Analogous

#C28095

#C28D81

#C2AD80

Triadic

#C28D81

#80C28C

#8C80C2

Split-Complementary

#C28D81

#80C2AD

#8095C2

Tetradic

#C28D81

#95C280

#80B6C2

#AD80C2

Monochromatic

#724137

#A55F50

#C28D81

#DBBAB3

#F3E9E7

Rectangle

#C28D81

#B6C280

#80B6C2

#8C80C2

Compound

#C28D81

#C2AD80

#80B6C2

#8095C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEA399

#D7BCB6

#E6D9D6

Darker

#AF6352

#7A4336

#48261F

Saturation

#AB9A97

#C28C80

#E07861

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.83:1

Fail

vs Black

7.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C28D81

#A8A180

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C28D81

#989883

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C28D81

#C18D90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Soft carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#D1967C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C28D81

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BE9BA0

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#659FAC

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C28D81;

CSS — background

background-color: #C28D81;

CSS Variable

--color-soft: #C28D81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft': '#C28D81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C28D81] text-[#C28D81]

SCSS

$soft: #C28D81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C28D81?

#C28D81 is Soft, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C28D81 warm or cool?

Soft reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Soft?

Soft works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Soft?

Soft pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Soft?

You can download Soft on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Soft?

The hex code is #C28D81. In RGB it's 194, 141, 129, and in HSL it's 11°, 35%, 63%.

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