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Soft

#E2A26E

RGB 226, 162, 110 · HSL 27°, 67%, 66% · CMYK 0, 28, 51, 11

Soft is #E2A26E in HEX — rgb(226, 162, 110), hsl(27°, 67%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 51%, 11%).

Soft pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 67%, 66%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E2A26E

RGB226, 162, 110

HSL27°, 67%, 66%

HSV27°, 51%, 89%

CMYK0, 28, 51, 11

Decimal14852718

CSS RGBrgb(226, 162, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 67%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2166-40

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Coyote DE5249

ΔE 2.5 · #DC9B68

Valspar

Butterscotch Sundae 2008-3C

ΔE 2.6 · #E9A871

Behr

Caramel Sundae 280D-4

ΔE 2.8 · #E49F6F

Sherwin-Williams

Harvest Gold SW2858

ΔE 3.3 · #D9A06A

Hallman-Lindsay

Spice Cookie 996

ΔE 3.3 · #D89D6B

Vista Paint

Spice Cookie C-995

ΔE 3.9 · #D69D6A

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 4.6 · #E4A467

PPG

Buffalo Trail 1202-5

ΔE 5.5 · #E2AC78

Kilz

Spiced Orange LC130-01

ΔE 6 · #E0976B

Dulux

Evening Sunset S10G5

ΔE 6.4 · #EDAC6D

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 7.3 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 7.4 · #F0B67E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 9.5 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.4 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 14.9 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E2A26E

#6EAEE2

Analogous

#E26E74

#E2A26E

#E2DD6E

Triadic

#E2A26E

#6EE2A2

#A26EE2

Split-Complementary

#E2A26E

#6EE2DD

#6E74E2

Tetradic

#E2A26E

#74E26E

#6EAEE2

#DD6EE2

Monochromatic

#99561E

#D67A2E

#E2A26E

#EFCBAE

#FBF1EA

Rectangle

#E2A26E

#AEE26E

#6EAEE2

#A26EE2

Compound

#E2A26E

#E2DD6E

#6EAEE2

#6E74E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8B58B

#E9C8AD

#EFDFD2

Darker

#DB7E32

#A15618

#5F320C

Saturation

#BAA797

#E2A26E

#F1A160

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2A26E

#C6B86D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2A26E

#AFAF76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2A26E

#E39DA4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Soft reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#E9A66E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2A26E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6AB92

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#4F95CF

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: #E2A26E;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2A26E;

CSS Variable

--color-soft: #E2A26E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft': '#E2A26E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2A26E] text-[#E2A26E]

SCSS

$soft: #E2A26E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2A26E?

#E2A26E is Soft, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E2A26E 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 kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Soft?

Soft pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. 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 #E2A26E. In RGB it's 226, 162, 110, and in HSL it's 27°, 67%, 66%.

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