Soft Salmon 096 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F5C6A1, LRV 59 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peach Sangria from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5C6A1 · 096
Soft Salmon
59%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Salmon Technical Profile
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Soft Salmon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Salmon 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 Salmon
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPeach Sangria
Peach Sangria
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Avid Apricot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shrimp Toast
PPG
Nearly identical
Sheer Apricot
Behr
Nearly identical
Something Sweet
Kilz
Nearly identical
Salmon River
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peanut
Valspar
Nearly identical
Allspice
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mango Tango
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Salmon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Salmon
#F5C6A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CAC568
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Salmon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Salmon 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 Salmon.
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 Salmon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Salmon have?
Soft Salmon by Benjamin Moore 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 Salmon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Salmon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Salmon are Peach Sangria by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Avid Apricot by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Shrimp Toast by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Salmon'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 Salmon?
Soft Salmon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.6, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Salmon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.