Soft Boiled P270-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFAF1E, LRV 55 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Citrus Blast from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFAF1E · P270-6
Soft Boiled
55%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Boiled Technical Profile
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Soft Boiled in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Boiled in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSoft Boiled
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCitrus Blast
Citrus Blast
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ambered Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lemon Whisper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Morning Sunrise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Florida Orange
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Flash of Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Melon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Fall Gold
PPG
Very similar
Aloha
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Boiled
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Boiled
#FFAF1E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Boiled
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Boiled Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Soft Boiled.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Boiled — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Boiled have?
Soft Boiled by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Boiled in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Boiled from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Boiled are Citrus Blast by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ambered Honey by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Gusto Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Boiled's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Soft Boiled?
Soft Boiled has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Boiled's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.