Softened Peach 306-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E2B6A7, 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.
Ref. #E2B6A7 · 306-3DB
Softened Peach
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Softened Peach Technical Profile
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Softened Peach in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Softened Peach in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySoftened Peach
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSmoky Salmon
Smoky Salmon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crazy for You
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shrimp Salad
PPG
Nearly identical
Embrace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Parma
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
City of Pink Angels
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shy Time
Valspar
Nearly identical
Arizona Clay
Kilz
Very similar
Everything'S Rosy
Behr
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Softened Peach
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Softened Peach.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Softened Peach in your own space before committing.
What colors match Softened Peach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Softened Peach are Smoky Salmon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Crazy for You by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Shrimp Salad by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Softened Peach's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.