# Dulux Soft Almond 1

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/soft-almond-1](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-almond-1)

Dulux Soft Almond 1 90YR 23/274 is a muted mid-tone brown with a clear warm, caramel-like cast. Its #A27653 color value gives it an earthy presence that sits between tan and softened terracotta rather than reading as a pale neutral. In bright daylight, this shade can appear warmer and more golden, while lower light brings out its deeper brown character. It suits living-room walls, dining areas, or painted woodwork where a grounded, enveloping color is wanted. Pair Soft Almond 1 with creamy off-whites, clay-toned textiles, aged brass, walnut, or natural linen for a layered, material-led interior.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Soft Almond 1
- **Color code:** 90YR 23/274
- **HEX:** #A27653
- **RGB:** 162, 118, 83
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 27° Saturation: 48.77% Value: 63.53%
- **HSL:** hsl(27, 32, 48)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 27.16 Yellow: 48.77 Key: 36.47
- **YIQ:** Y: 127.166 I: 37.467 Q: -1.584
- **XYZ:** X: 22.941 Y: 21.264 Z: 11.077
- **CIE Lab:** L:53.238 a:12.873 b:26.009
- **CIE Luv:** L:53.238 u:32.371 v:28.943
- **Decimal:** 10647123
- **Hunter Lab:** 46.113, 8.104, 18.037

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Treacle Tart 1](https://plan-home.com/color/treacle-tart-1)
- [Farrow and Ball Marmelo](https://plan-home.com/color/marmelo-316)
- [Dulux Soft Maplewood 1](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-maplewood-1)
- [Dulux Toasted Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/toasted-truffle)
- [Dulux Fire Wood](https://plan-home.com/color/fire-wood)
- [Dulux Spiced Honey](https://plan-home.com/color/00yy-26220-spiced-honey)
- [Dulux Leather Case](https://plan-home.com/color/leather-case)
- [Little Greene Affogato](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-affogato)
- [RAL Classic Brown beige](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-beige-ral-1011)
- [Little Greene Split Pink](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-split-pink)
- [Little Greene Galette](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-galette)
- [Dulux Caramel Blush 1](https://plan-home.com/color/caramel-blush-1)
- [Dulux Rocking Horse](https://plan-home.com/color/rocking-horse)
- [Dulux Labrador Sands 1](https://plan-home.com/color/labrador-sands-1)
- [Dulux Brass Buckle](https://plan-home.com/color/brass-buckle)
- [Dulux Spiced Terracotta](https://plan-home.com/color/spiced-terracotta)
- [Dulux Sultana Spice 1](https://plan-home.com/color/sultana-spice-1)
- [Dulux Acorn Cap](https://plan-home.com/color/acorn-cap)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Cappuccino Candy 2](https://plan-home.com/color/cappuccino-candy-2)
- [Dulux Spiced Honey](https://plan-home.com/color/00yy-26220-spiced-honey)
- [Dulux Salisbury Stones 2](https://plan-home.com/color/salisbury-stones-2)
- [Dulux Khaki Mists 3](https://plan-home.com/color/khaki-mists-3)
- [Dulux Blush Inception](https://plan-home.com/color/blush-inception)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Golden Bark 1](https://plan-home.com/color/golden-bark-1)
- [Dulux Earth Glaze 1](https://plan-home.com/color/earth-glaze-1)
- [Dulux Brass Bell](https://plan-home.com/color/brass-bell)
- [Dulux Soft Maplewood 1](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-maplewood-1)
- [Dulux Rich Praline 2](https://plan-home.com/color/rich-praline-2)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Misty Morning](https://plan-home.com/color/misty-morning)
- [Dulux Denim Drift](https://plan-home.com/color/denim-drift)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 3](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-3)
- [Dulux Smoke Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-2-90bg-30073)
- [Dulux Mystic Mauve 6](https://plan-home.com/color/mystic-mauve-6)

## 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.