Soft Beige 2156-60 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FCE8C6, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cosmic Cream from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCE8C6 · 2156-60
Soft Beige
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Beige Technical Profile
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Soft Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSoft Beige
Nearly identical
ValsparCosmic Cream
Cosmic Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gold of Midas
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gold of Midas
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Nougat
Behr
Nearly identical
Tea Light
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Barely Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Orange Sherbet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Walnut Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peachy Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Beige
#FCE8C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2D062
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Beige 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Soft Beige.
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 Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Beige have?
Soft Beige by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Beige are Cosmic Cream by Valspar (a near-identical match), Gold of Midas by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Evening Sun by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Beige'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 Beige?
Soft Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.