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Soft

#F1BB78

RGB 241, 187, 120 · HSL 33°, 81%, 71% · CMYK 0, 22, 50, 5

Soft is #F1BB78 in HEX — rgb(241, 187, 120), hsl(33°, 81%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 50%, 5%).

Soft pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 81%, 71%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F1BB78

RGB241, 187, 120

HSL33°, 81%, 71%

HSV33°, 50%, 95%

CMYK0, 22, 50, 5

Decimal15842168

CSS RGBrgb(241, 187, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 81%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Soft 160

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Classical Gold SW2831

ΔE 1.8 · #EBB875

Dunn-Edwards

Amber Dawn DE5277

ΔE 2.2 · #F6BC77

Vista Paint

Seville Orange K-570

ΔE 2.6 · #F0B87A

Behr

Sunburst PPU6-3

ΔE 3.1 · #ECB370

PPG

Zing 1203-5

ΔE 3.3 · #FBC17B

Kilz

Pommery Mustard LD150-02

ΔE 3.6 · #E7B576

Dulux

Polenta S12G4

ΔE 3.7 · #EFC07F

Valspar

Orange Cream 2006-1C

ΔE 3.7 · #F4B779

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Dream 912

ΔE 3.7 · #E6B771

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 5.3 · #F3C683

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 5.6 · #F0B67E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 5.6 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 7.8 · #DCB771

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 12.5 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13.2 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#F1BB78

#79AFF1

Analogous

#F17F79

#F1BB78

#EBF179

Triadic

#F1BB78

#79F1BB

#BB79F1

Split-Complementary

#F1BB78

#79EBF1

#7F79F1

Tetradic

#F1BB78

#79F17F

#79AFF1

#F179EB

Monochromatic

#BD7114

#EA9834

#F1BB78

#F8DEBE

#FDF3E8

Rectangle

#F1BB78

#AFF179

#79AFF1

#BB79F1

Compound

#F1BB78

#EBF179

#79AFF1

#7F79F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4C994

#F1D6B4

#F4E7D6

Darker

#EF9A33

#BC6C0B

#703F04

Saturation

#C7B7A3

#F1BB79

#F8BC72

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1BB78

#DBCB77

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1BB78

#C6C683

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1BB78

#F3B4BC

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

#F4B975

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1BB78

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1BE99

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

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.

#5493E0

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: #F1BB78;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1BB78;

CSS Variable

--color-soft: #F1BB78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft': '#F1BB78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1BB78] text-[#F1BB78]

SCSS

$soft: #F1BB78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1BB78?

#F1BB78 is Soft, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F1BB78 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 #F1BB78. In RGB it's 241, 187, 120, and in HSL it's 33°, 81%, 71%.

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