Soft Boiled P270-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFAF1E, estimated 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.
Behr · #FFAF1E · P270-6
Soft Boiled
55%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Boiled Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFAF1E
RGB255, 175, 30
Estimated LRV55.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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#FFB32A
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#F8AC1D
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#F8AC1D
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#FFB10D
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#FFAA00
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Colors That Work With Soft Boiled
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Boiled from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Boiled are Citrus Blast by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Ambered Honey by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Gusto Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Soft Boiled's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.