Soft Boiled
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Soft Boiled remains a staple for Behr designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#ffb737
LRV
51.44
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Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 51 vs 50), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (51 vs 45) makes Soft Boiled the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Soft Boiled reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 26), opening up a space where Peaceful River encloses it.
Soft Boiled reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 9), opening up a space where Traditional Blue encloses it.