ORANGES

Soft

#F5C6A1

RGB 245, 198, 161 · HSL 26°, 81%, 80% · CMYK 0, 19, 34, 4

Soft is #F5C6A1 in HEX — rgb(245, 198, 161), hsl(26°, 81%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 34%, 4%).

Soft pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 81%, 80%. 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#F5C6A1

RGB245, 198, 161

HSL26°, 81%, 80%

HSV26°, 34%, 96%

CMYK0, 19, 34, 4

Decimal16107169

CSS RGBrgb(245, 198, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 81%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Soft 096

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Avid Apricot SW6639

ΔE 1.1 · #F4C69F

PPG

Shrimp Toast 1197-4

ΔE 1.3 · #F7C5A0

Kilz

Something Sweet LC200-02

ΔE 1.8 · #F6C9A1

Vista Paint

Salmon River K-620

ΔE 2.2 · #F2C19F

Behr

Sheer Apricot M240-4

ΔE 2.5 · #F8C69D

Valspar

Coral Gable 2003-2B

ΔE 2.7 · #FDCCA9

Dunn-Edwards

Allspice DE5247

ΔE 3.1 · #F8CDAA

Hallman-Lindsay

Bread Pudding 995

ΔE 3.5 · #EABE97

Dulux

Polly S09H3

ΔE 3.9 · #FFC7A4

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 6.1 · #F3CD9E

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 6.8 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.4 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 9.5 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 11.2 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 18.3 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#F5C6A1

#A3D2F5

Analogous

#F5A3A8

#F5C6A1

#F5F0A3

Triadic

#F5C6A1

#A3F5C6

#C6A3F5

Split-Complementary

#F5C6A1

#A3F5F0

#A3A8F5

Tetradic

#F5C6A1

#A8F5A3

#A3D2F5

#F0A3F5

Monochromatic

#E77218

#EE9C5D

#F5C6A1

#FDF1E8

Rectangle

#F5C6A1

#D2F5A3

#A3D2F5

#C6A3F5

Compound

#F5C6A1

#F5F0A3

#A3D2F5

#A3A8F5

Variations

Lighter

#F7D2B5

#F5DECB

#F7ECE3

Darker

#F19955

#D4630C

#7E3904

Saturation

#D8CAC0

#F5C6A3

#FAC69E

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5C6A1

#E0D5A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5C6A1

#CFCFA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5C6A1

#F6C2C7

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

#F7C194

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5C6A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4C6B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

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.

#75B5E6

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #F5C6A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5C6A1;

CSS Variable

--color-soft: #F5C6A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft': '#F5C6A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5C6A1] text-[#F5C6A1]

SCSS

$soft: #F5C6A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5C6A1?

#F5C6A1 is Soft, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F5C6A1 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 #F5C6A1. In RGB it's 245, 198, 161, and in HSL it's 26°, 81%, 80%.

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