Softened Peach 306-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E2B6A7, estimated LRV 52 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoky Salmon from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #E2B6A7 · 306-3DB
Softened Peach
52%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Softened Peach Technical Profile
HEX Code#E2B6A7
RGB226, 182, 167
Estimated LRV52.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Softened Peach
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Smoky Salmon
Sherwin-Williams
#E2B6A7
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Crazy for You
Benjamin Moore
#E3B6A6
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Shrimp Salad
PPG
#E3B8A9
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Embrace
Hirshfield's
#E8B8A7
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Parma
Vista Paint
#E2BAAE
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City of Pink Angels
Dunn-Edwards
#E6B4A6
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Shy Time
Valspar
#DFB8A7
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Arizona Clay
Kilz
#E2BCAE
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#D8ACA0
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#DFC2AF
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Colors That Work With Softened Peach
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Softened Peach
#E2B6A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8A97A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Softened Peach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Softened Peach 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
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Softened Peach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Softened Peach have?
Softened Peach by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Softened Peach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Softened Peach are Smoky Salmon by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Crazy for You by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Shrimp Salad by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Softened Peach'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 Softened Peach?
Softened Peach has a estimated lightness value of 52.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Softened Peach's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.