Ref. #857A64 · DE6223
Mission Trail
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mission Trail Technical Profile
What color is Mission Trail? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #857A64. Colors similar to Mission Trail include Benjamin Moore Pelham Gray, Hirshfield's Industrial Strength, Behr Deserted Island. Mission Trail has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Mission Trail creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Mission Trail pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Mission Trail
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mission Trail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mission Trail
#857A64
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DA577
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mission Trail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mission Trail Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Mission Trail.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mission Trail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mission Trail have?
Mission Trail by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Mission Trail from other brands?
The closest matches are Pelham Gray by Benjamin Moore (#857B68), Industrial Strength by Hirshfield's (#877A65), Deserted Island by Behr (#857C65). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mission Trail?
Mission Trail has an LRV of 19.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mission Trail's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.