Trail Dust DE6123 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BFAA97, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Notorious from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BFAA97 · DE6123
Trail Dust
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Trail Dust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Trail Dust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsTrail Dust
Nearly identical
PPGNotorious
Notorious
PPG
Nearly identical
Brown Teepee
Behr
Nearly identical
Swiss Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Boulder Beige
Valspar
Nearly identical
Natural Twine
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pensive
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Smoky Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mochatini
Kilz
Nearly identical
Delicate Honeysweet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jitney
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Trail Dust
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Trail Dust
#BFAA97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Trail Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Trail Dust 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 Trail Dust.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Trail Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Trail Dust have?
Trail Dust by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Trail Dust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Trail Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Trail Dust are Notorious by PPG (a near-identical match), Brown Teepee by Behr (a near-identical match), Swiss Cream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Trail Dust's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Trail Dust?
Trail Dust has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Trail Dust's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.