Soft Suede 30YY 41/165 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D8CBAD, estimated 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.
PPG · #D8CBAD · 30YY 41/165
Soft Suede
60%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Suede Technical Profile
HEX Code#D8CBAD
RGB216, 203, 173
Estimated LRV60.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Dakota Trail
Valspar
#D8CCB0
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Knit Cardigan
Hirshfield's
#D6C8A8
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Peaceable Kingdom
Vista Paint
#DBCCAB
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Hampshire Beige
Dutch Boy
#DBCFB0
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Jonesboro Cream
Benjamin Moore
#D3C8AA
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Welcome Walkway
Behr
#D4C6A7
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Natural Wool
Sherwin-Williams
#D7C9AE
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String
Farrow & Ball
#DDCDAE
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Light Aspiration
Dunn-Edwards
#DACBA7
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Pale Gold
Kilz
#DCD0B8
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#E1D6BB
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Colors That Work With Soft Suede
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Suede from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Suede are Dakota Trail by Valspar (a close digital match), Knit Cardigan by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Peaceable Kingdom by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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