Arizona Dust 2003-8A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DBAC96, LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fortune’s Prize from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBAC96 · 2003-8A
Arizona Dust
47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Arizona Dust Technical Profile
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Arizona Dust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Arizona Dust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparArizona Dust
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFortune’s Prize
Fortune’s Prize
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fortune's Prize
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Salmon Sand
Behr
Nearly identical
Harvest Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Londonderry Coral
PPG
Nearly identical
Hayride
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tan Blush
Kilz
Very similar
San Carlos Tan
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Warming Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Arizona Dust
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Arizona Dust
#DBAC96
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7AC7B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Arizona Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Arizona Dust 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Arizona Dust.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Arizona Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Arizona Dust have?
Arizona Dust by Valspar 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 Arizona Dust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Arizona Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arizona Dust are Fortune’s Prize by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fortune's Prize by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Salmon Sand by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Arizona Dust'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 Arizona Dust?
Arizona Dust has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Arizona Dust's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.