| Official page: | Soft Shell 015 |
| Code: | 015 |
| Name: | Soft Shell |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
Welcome to a sanctuary bathed in the soothing tones of Benjamin Moore's Soft Shell (015). This delicate shade envelops your bedroom, creating a tranquil and welcoming ambiance ideal for unwinding after a long day. In the living room, Soft Shell (015) brings a sense of calm and serenity, perfect for cozy evenings spent with loved ones. Embrace the versatility of Soft Shell (015) in your home office, where its gentle hue fosters focus and creativity. Let Soft Shell (015) transform any space into a haven of comfort and elegance.
View the photos of real spaces painted with this pink that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.





Soft Shell has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#F7DBCF
RGB code:
247, 219, 207
At 18° on the HSL hue wheel, this Pink sits firmly on the warm side.
015 Soft Shell HSL code: 18, 71%, 89%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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
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.
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.
Soft Shell has an LRV of 73.11% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 73.11%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
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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 |




