# Benjamin Moore Soft Marigold

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-soft-marigold-160](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-soft-marigold-160)

Benjamin Moore Soft Marigold 160 is a light, sun-warmed golden orange with a clear peachy cast. Its moderate saturation gives it more presence than a neutral cream, while the pale value keeps it from feeling heavy on broad walls. In daylight, this color can read as a soft apricot-gold; under warm evening bulbs, its orange notes are likely to become more noticeable. Soft Marigold suits kitchens, breakfast rooms, play spaces, or a cheerful entryway, and it can also make a distinctive choice for painted cabinetry or an accent wall. Pair it with creamy whites, muted olive greens, warm terracotta, natural oak, woven cane, and brushed brass for a layered, earthy look.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Soft Marigold
- **Color code:** 160
- **HEX:** #F0BA77
- **RGB:** 240, 186, 119
- **LRV:** 53.24%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 33° Saturation: 50.42% Value: 94.12%
- **HSL:** hsl(33, 80, 70)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 22.5 Yellow: 50.42 Key: 5.88
- **YIQ:** Y: 194.508 I: 53.709 Q: -9.427
- **XYZ:** X: 56.826 Y: 54.979 Z: 25.067
- **CIE Lab:** L:79.029 a:11.61 b:41.266
- **CIE Luv:** L:79.029 u:40.839 v:50.201
- **Decimal:** 15776375
- **Hunter Lab:** 74.148, 7.043, 31.859

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Classical Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/classical-gold-sw-2831)
- [Sherwin Williams Papaya](https://plan-home.com/color/papaya-sw-6661)
- [Sherwin Williams Sunrise](https://plan-home.com/color/sunrise-sw-6668)
- [Benjamin Moore August Morning](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-august-morning-2156-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Orange Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-orange-ice-166)
- [Behr Sunburst](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sunburst)
- [Sherwin Williams Olden Amber](https://plan-home.com/color/olden-amber-sw-9013)
- [Benjamin Moore Gamboge](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gamboge-cw-285)
- [Benjamin Moore Peach Crisp](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-peach-crisp-159)
- [Sherwin Williams Polvo de Oro](https://plan-home.com/color/polvo-de-oro-sw-9012)
- [Behr Pyramid Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pyramid-gold)
- [Benjamin Moore Amber Waves](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amber-waves-2159-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Golden Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-golden-mist-2158-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Eye of the Tiger](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-eye-of-the-tiger-188)
- [Behr Mac N Cheese](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mac-n-cheese)
- [Sherwin Williams Surprise Amber](https://plan-home.com/color/surprise-amber-sw-6654)
- [Benjamin Moore Honeybell](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-honeybell-145)
- [Sherwin Williams Torchlight](https://plan-home.com/color/torchlight-sw-6374)
- [Benjamin Moore Fresh Fruit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fresh-fruit-153)
- [Sherwin Williams Bee's Wax](https://plan-home.com/color/bees-wax-sw-7682)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Beeswax](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-beeswax-2157-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Manila](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-manila-2158-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Glowing Apricot](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-glowing-apricot-165)
- [Benjamin Moore Birmingham Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-birmingham-cream-164)
- [Benjamin Moore Moir Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-moir-gold-cw-280)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore August Morning](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-august-morning-2156-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Pan for Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pan-for-gold-181)
- [Benjamin Moore Yellow Marigold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yellow-marigold-2155-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Orange Appeal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-orange-appeal-124)
- [Benjamin Moore Golden Vista](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-golden-vista-308)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Bainbridge Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bainbridge-blue-749)
- [Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-santa-monica-blue-776)
- [Benjamin Moore Finley Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-finley-blue-cw-620)
- [Benjamin Moore Chicago Blues](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chicago-blues-804)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Hydrangea](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-hydrangea-2062-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Breeze](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mediterranean-breeze-799)
- [Benjamin Moore Lafayette Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lafayette-blue-cw-610)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/160

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.