ColorplanBenjamin Moore Soft Marigold (160) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 55. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Orangery (No.70). For trim, try Ambrosia (893).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 55.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F0BA77 |
| RGB | 240, 186, 119 |
| HSL | 33°, 80%, 70% |
About Soft Marigold
Soft Marigold (160) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 55, Soft Marigold has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Soft Marigold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to August Morning (2156-40), it's lighter and cooler.
How Soft Marigold changes with the light
Soft Marigold has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Soft Marigold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Soft Marigold will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Soft Marigold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Soft Marigold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Soft Marigold in real homes
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Soft Marigold equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.1
Also close: Print Room Yellow (ΔE 5.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Soft Marigold questions
What undertone does Soft Marigold have?
Soft Marigold has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Soft Marigold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Soft Marigold a light or dark color?
Soft Marigold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 55.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 55, Soft Marigold has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Soft Marigold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Farrow & Ball: Orangery No.70 (close, ΔE 3.1); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 7.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Soft Marigold?
Try Ambrosia (893) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Soft Marigold's undertone.
Where does Soft Marigold work best?
Soft Marigold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 55, Soft Marigold has visible color without darkening a room much.
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