Soft Suede 1103-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D8CBAD, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dakota Trail from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8CBAD · 1103-3
Soft Suede
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Suede Technical Profile
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Soft Suede in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Suede in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSoft Suede
Nearly identical
ValsparDakota Trail
Dakota Trail
Valspar
Nearly identical
Knit Cardigan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peaceable Kingdom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hampshire Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Jonesboro Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Welcome Walkway
Behr
Nearly identical
Natural Wool
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Light Aspiration
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Suede
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Suede
#D8CBAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Suede
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Suede 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 Soft Suede.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Suede — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Suede have?
Soft Suede by PPG 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 Soft Suede in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Suede from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Suede are Dakota Trail by Valspar (a near-identical match), Knit Cardigan by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Peaceable Kingdom by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Suede'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 Soft Suede?
Soft Suede has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.3, 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 Soft Suede's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.