Trail Dust DE6123 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BFAA97, estimated LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Notorious from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #BFAA97 · DE6123
Trail Dust
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Trail Dust Technical Profile
HEX Code#BFAA97
RGB191, 170, 151
Estimated LRV42.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Notorious
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#BDA998
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Brown Teepee
Behr
#BDA794
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Swiss Cream
Vista Paint
#BEA893
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Boulder Beige
Valspar
#C1A995
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Natural Twine
Dutch Boy
#C3AE99
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Pensive
Benjamin Moore
#BEAB96
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Smoky Beige
Sherwin-Williams
#B9A796
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Mochatini
Kilz
#BCA791
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Delicate Honeysweet
Hirshfield's
#BCAB99
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Jitney
Farrow & Ball
#C4B2A2
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Colors That Work With Trail Dust
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Trail Dust
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Trail Dust Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Trail Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Trail Dust are Notorious by PPG (a close digital match), Brown Teepee by Behr (a close digital match), Swiss Cream by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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