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Soft Skills

#E4B185

RGB 228, 177, 133 · HSL 28°, 64%, 71% · CMYK 0, 22, 42, 11

Soft Skills is #E4B185 in HEX — rgb(228, 177, 133), hsl(28°, 64%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 42%, 11%).

Soft Skills pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 64%, 71%. 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#E4B185

RGB228, 177, 133

HSL28°, 64%, 71%

HSV28°, 42%, 89%

CMYK0, 22, 42, 11

Decimal14987653

CSS RGBrgb(228, 177, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 64%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Canyonlands 109

ΔE 1.4 · #E8B489

Kilz

Antiquarian Brass LD130-01

ΔE 3.1 · #E0B486

Valspar

Fragrant Coriander 3002-6A

ΔE 3.4 · #E7B98B

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Gate SW7679

ΔE 3.6 · #D9AD7F

Dunn-Edwards

Rusty Orange DE5248

ΔE 3.8 · #EDB384

Dulux

Paper Brown S10F4

ΔE 4 · #D7A97F

Vista Paint

November Leaf C-1015

ΔE 4.1 · #EDB48E

Behr

Cork PPU6-5

ΔE 4.2 · #D9AC7B

PPG

Buffalo Trail 1202-5

ΔE 5 · #E2AC78

Hallman-Lindsay

November Leaf 1016

ΔE 5 · #F1B690

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 5.4 · #F1BF8E

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 6.5 · #D9B27D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 8.8 · #DFBD87

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.5 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 13 · #DFC795

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 14.5 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E4B185

#86B8E4

Analogous

#E48689

#E4B185

#E4E186

Triadic

#E4B185

#86E4B2

#B286E4

Split-Complementary

#E4B185

#86E4E1

#8689E4

Tetradic

#E4B185

#89E486

#86B8E4

#E186E4

Monochromatic

#AB6426

#D78A47

#E4B185

#F2DAC4

#FAF2EA

Rectangle

#E4B185

#B8E486

#86B8E4

#B286E4

Compound

#E4B185

#E4E186

#86B8E4

#8689E4

Variations

Lighter

#EAC19E

#EBD1BA

#F1E4DA

Darker

#DB8C47

#AA5F1D

#65370F

Saturation

#C3B4A7

#E4B286

#F2B178

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4B185

#CEC184

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4B185

#BBBB8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4B185

#E5ACB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Soft Skills 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

#EAB17F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4B185

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8B6A3

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.

#639ED1

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: #E4B185;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4B185;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-skills: #E4B185;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-skills': '#E4B185' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4B185] text-[#E4B185]

SCSS

$soft-skills: #E4B185;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4B185?

#E4B185 is Soft Skills, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E4B185 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Skills?

Soft Skills 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 Skills?

Soft Skills 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 Skills?

You can download Soft Skills 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 Skills?

The hex code is #E4B185. In RGB it's 228, 177, 133, and in HSL it's 28°, 64%, 71%.

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