Soft Shell 015 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8DCD0, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Light Carob from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8DCD0 · 015
Soft Shell
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Shell Technical Profile
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Soft Shell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Shell 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 Shell
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLight Carob
Light Carob
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Elizabeth Rose
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Beautiful Bisque
PPG
Nearly identical
Peony Prize
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Champagne Ice
Behr
Nearly identical
Pink Halite
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Apricot Blush
Valspar
Very similar
Angelic Pink
Kilz
Very similar
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Blushing
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Shell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Shell
#F8DCD0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6B46C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Shell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Shell 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 Shell.
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 Shell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Shell have?
Soft Shell 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 Shell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Shell are Light Carob by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Elizabeth Rose by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Beautiful Bisque by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Shell'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 Shell?
Soft Shell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Shell's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.