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Benjamin Moore Soft Pumpkin 2166-40

Soft Pumpkin

Benjamin Moore

2166-40

About Soft Pumpkin by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 42.6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e1a16d

RGB: 225, 161, 109

Hue27°

Saturation66%

Lightness66%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Soft Pumpkin from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Soft Pumpkin looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Soft Pumpkin 2166-40 a warm or cool color?
Soft Pumpkin by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Soft Pumpkin?
Soft Pumpkin sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 27°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Soft Pumpkin?
Brightness is about 43%. Saturation is around 66%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 66%. Hue is close to 27°. The hex value is #e1a16d. The RGB value is 225, 161, 109.
Is Soft Pumpkin better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Soft Pumpkin has brightness around 43%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Soft Pumpkin?
You can match Soft Pumpkin with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Soft Pumpkin work best in a home?
Soft Pumpkin works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Soft Pumpkin compare to a pure white paint?
Soft Pumpkin is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Soft Pumpkin in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Soft Pumpkin in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Soft Pumpkin. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Soft Pumpkin. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.