# Benjamin Moore Soft Pumpkin

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-soft-pumpkin-2166-40](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-soft-pumpkin-2166-40)

Benjamin Moore Soft Pumpkin 2166-40 is a warm, sunbaked orange with a softened clay quality rather than a sharp, high-energy brightness. Its light-to-mid depth keeps the color approachable on walls, especially in dining rooms, kitchens, mudrooms, or a breakfast nook that gets good daylight. In bright natural light, Soft Pumpkin can read lighter and more apricot-toned, while evening light brings out its richer earthy orange character. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm taupes, natural oak, woven textures, and aged brass for a grounded palette. It also makes a strong choice for an accent wall or painted cabinetry when a full room of color feels like too much.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Soft Pumpkin
- **Color code:** 2166-40
- **HEX:** #E1A16D
- **RGB:** 225, 161, 109
- **LRV:** 41.77%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Red, Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 27° Saturation: 51.56% Value: 88.24%
- **HSL:** hsl(27, 66, 65)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 28.44 Yellow: 51.56 Key: 11.76
- **YIQ:** Y: 174.208 I: 54.848 Q: -2.644
- **XYZ:** X: 46.559 Y: 42.605 Z: 20.235
- **CIE Lab:** L:71.286 a:17.914 b:36.36
- **CIE Luv:** L:71.286 u:47.903 v:42.102
- **Decimal:** 14786925
- **Hunter Lab:** 65.272, 13.097, 27.31

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Starfish](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-starfish-110)
- [Benjamin Moore Grand Canyon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grand-canyon-118)
- [Behr Sweet Curry](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sweet-curry)
- [Sherwin Williams Harvest Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/harvest-gold-sw-2858)
- [Behr Roasted Seeds](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-roasted-seeds)
- [Behr Thai Ice Tea](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-thai-ice-tea)
- [Sherwin Williams Folksy Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/folksy-gold-sw-6360)
- [Sherwin Williams Adventure Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/adventure-orange-sw-6655)
- [Sherwin Williams Sun Bleached Ochre](https://plan-home.com/color/sun-bleached-ochre-sw-9011)
- [Behr Stunning Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-stunning-gold)
- [Benjamin Moore Orange Appeal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-orange-appeal-124)
- [Sherwin Williams Kumquat](https://plan-home.com/color/kumquat-sw-6648)
- [Behr Amiable Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-amiable-orange)
- [Sherwin Williams Bakelite Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/bakelite-gold-sw-6368)
- [Benjamin Moore Sweet 'n Sour](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sweet-n-sour-103)
- [Benjamin Moore Antelope Canyon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-antelope-canyon-125)
- [Sherwin Williams Tangerine](https://plan-home.com/color/tangerine-sw-6640)
- [Sherwin Williams Inventive Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/inventive-orange-sw-6633)
- [Behr Golden Aura](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-golden-aura)
- [Sherwin Williams Rustic Adobe](https://plan-home.com/color/rustic-adobe-sw-7708)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Starfish](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-starfish-110)
- [Benjamin Moore Myrtle Beach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-myrtle-beach-061)
- [Benjamin Moore Persian Melon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-persian-melon-117)
- [Benjamin Moore Ansonia Peach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ansonia-peach-hc-52)
- [Benjamin Moore Golden Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-golden-mist-2158-40)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Pumpkin Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pumpkin-spice-126)
- [Benjamin Moore Butterscotch](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-butterscotch-2157-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Grand Canyon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grand-canyon-118)
- [Benjamin Moore 14 Carrots](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-14-carrots-csp-1110)
- [Benjamin Moore Jack O'Lantern](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-jack-olantern-2156-30)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Azurite](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-azurite-cw-670)
- [Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whipple-blue-hc-152)
- [Benjamin Moore New Born's Eyes](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-new-borns-eyes-1663)
- [Benjamin Moore Colonial Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-colonial-blue-1677)
- [Benjamin Moore Porcelain Glaze](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-porcelain-glaze-csp-550)
- [Benjamin Moore Freesia](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-freesia-1432)
- [Benjamin Moore Polar Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-polar-sky-1674)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2166-40

## 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.