Ref. #FFD175 · 3001-2A
Soft Duckling
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Duckling Technical Profile
What color is Soft Duckling? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FFD175. Colors similar to Soft Duckling include Benjamin Moore Sunny Days, Sherwin-Williams Golden Plumeria, Benjamin Moore Golden Groves. Soft Duckling has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Soft Duckling sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Soft Duckling
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sunny Days
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Plumeria
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jazz Age Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Summer Sherbert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Apricot Glow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cornmeal
Behr
Nearly identical
Bread 'n Butter
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bone Ivory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Duckling
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Duckling
#FFD175
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Duckling
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Duckling 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Soft Duckling.
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 Duckling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Duckling have?
Soft Duckling by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Soft Duckling from other brands?
The closest matches are Sunny Days by Benjamin Moore (#FDCF74), Golden Plumeria by Sherwin-Williams (#FBD073), Golden Groves by Benjamin Moore (#FBD071). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soft Duckling?
Soft Duckling has an LRV of 68.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Duckling's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.