ColorplanBenjamin Moore Soft Shell (015) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 75. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Romance (SW 6323), Farrow & Ball Pink Ground (No.202) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 74.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F7DBCF |
| RGB | 247, 219, 207 |
| HSL | 18°, 71%, 89% |
About Soft Shell
Soft Shell (015) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 75, Soft Shell reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Soft Shell's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Fruited Plains (029); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Soft Shell changes with the light
Soft Shell has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Soft Shell's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Soft Shell will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Soft Shell close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Soft Shell will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Soft Shell in real homes
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Soft Shell 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.
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Soft Shell questions
What undertone does Soft Shell have?
Soft Shell has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Soft Shell's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Soft Shell a light or dark color?
Soft Shell has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 74.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 75, Soft Shell reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Soft Shell in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Romance SW 6323 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Pink Ground No.202 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Soft Shell?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Soft Shell's undertone.
Where does Soft Shell work best?
Soft Shell works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 75, Soft Shell reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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