Behr Soft Boiled P270-6

Color code:P270-6
Color name:Soft Boiled
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Soft Boiled?

Behr Soft Boiled (P270-6) is a serene and sophisticated off-white color that exudes warmth and tranquility. This versatile hue pairs beautifully with soft greys like Behr Subtle Touch (P460-1) and earthy tones such as Behr Sand Motif (S190-2). Soft Boiled creates a serene backdrop that complements both modern and traditional design styles. Incorporating natural wood accents and metallic finishes can enhance the richness of Soft Boiled, making it a perfect choice for creating a cozy and inviting space. Whether used on walls, furniture, or trim, Soft Boiled adds an elegant touch to any room, making it a timeless and stylish choice for your interior design project.

What are Behr Soft Boiled undertones?

Red is Behr Soft Boiled undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#FFB737

RGB code:

255, 183, 55

Is Behr Soft Boiled P270-6 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 38° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

P270-6 Soft Boiled HSL code: 38, 100%, 61%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Soft Boiled:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Soft Boiled P270-6 vs English Daisy P290-6

Behr Soft Boiled P270-6 vs Behr English Daisy P290-6Open Soft Boiled P270-6
LRV: 51.44%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 59.5%
Light color
Temperature: warm