Benjamin Moore Soft Shell 015

What are Benjamin Moore Soft Shell undertones?

The undertone of Soft Shell can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Soft Shell 015 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 18° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

015 Soft Shell HSL code: 18, 71%, 89%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Soft Shell

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Soft Shell:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Darker shades

015
Soft Shell

• 1198
  Antique Coral

  

• 025
  Vivid Peach

  

• 060
  Fresh Peach

  

• 023
  Heirloom

  

• 008
  Pale Pink Satin

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Soft Shell with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 198, such as Benjamin Moore Peacock Blue and Mallard Green.

015
Soft Shell

• 2049-40
  Peacock Blue

  

• 2053-10
  Mallard Green

  

• 726
  Rendezvous Bay

  

• 725
  Seaside Resort

  

• CW-655
  Greenhow Blue

  

• 1676
  Northern Air

  

• 810
  Blue Dragon

  

LRV of Soft Shell

Soft Shell has an LRV of 73.11% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F7DBCF
RGB Decimal	247, 219, 207
RGB Percent	96.86%, 85.88%, 81.18%
HSV	Hue: 18° Saturation: 16.19% Value: 96.86%
HSL	hsl(18, 71, 89)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.34 Yellow: 16.19 Key: 3.14
YIQ	Y: 226.004 I: 20.541 Q: 2.189
XYZ	X: 74.95 Y: 74.944 Z: 69.532
CIE Lab	L:89.367 a:7.769 b:9.438
CIE Luv	L:89.367 u:17.58 v:12.558
Decimal	16243663
Hunter Lab	86.57, 3.043, 12.978