Dusty Trail 1097-4 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C9BBA3, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Relaxed Khaki from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9BBA3 · 1097-4
Dusty Trail
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dusty Trail Technical Profile
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Dusty Trail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusty Trail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDusty Trail
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRelaxed Khaki
Relaxed Khaki
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sand Fatigues
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Windsor Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Brick House Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Freshly Baked
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dusty Road
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bamboo Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Courtyard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Seagull Wail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Drop Cloth
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusty Trail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Trail
#C9BBA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusty Trail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Dusty Trail.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dusty Trail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Trail have?
Dusty Trail by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dusty Trail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusty Trail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Trail are Relaxed Khaki by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sand Fatigues by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Downing Sand by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusty Trail'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 Dusty Trail?
Dusty Trail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.6, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dusty Trail's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.