Ref. #FFAF1E · P270-6
Soft Boiled
55%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Boiled Technical Profile
What color is Soft Boiled? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FFAF1E. Colors similar to Soft Boiled include Benjamin Moore Citrus Blast, Sherwin-Williams Gusto Gold, Hirshfield's Lemon Whisper. Soft Boiled has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Soft Boiled sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Soft Boiled
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Citrus Blast
Benjamin Moore
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
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Soft Boiled from other brands?
The closest matches are Citrus Blast by Benjamin Moore (#FFB32A), Gusto Gold by Sherwin-Williams (#F8AC1D), Lemon Whisper by Hirshfield's (#FFB10D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soft Boiled?
Soft Boiled has an LRV of 55.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.