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Solé
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Solé Technical Profile
What color is Solé? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F7DDA1. Colors similar to Solé include Dunn-Edwards Clay Dust, PPG Honey Bee, Dutch Boy Creamy Surprises. Solé has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 74, Solé reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Solé
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Clay Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Honey Bee
PPG
Nearly identical
Creamy Surprises
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Suntan Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Elberta Peaches
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
First Day Of School
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Lotus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Solé
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Solé
#F7DDA1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8CD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Solé
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Solé 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Solé.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Solé — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Solé have?
Solé by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Solé from other brands?
The closest matches are Clay Dust by Dunn-Edwards (#F8DCA3), Honey Bee by PPG (#FCDFA4), Creamy Surprises by Dutch Boy (#F7D99B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Solé?
Solé has an LRV of 74.1, 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 Solé's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.