Dakota Trail 6008-3B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D8CCB0, estimated LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Suede from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D8CCB0 · 6008-3B
Dakota Trail
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dakota Trail Technical Profile
HEX Code#D8CCB0
RGB216, 204, 176
Estimated LRV60.9
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
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Dakota Trail
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Soft Suede
PPG
#D8CBAD
Close digital match
Yarmouth Oyster
Vista Paint
#D9CDB3
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Hush
Benjamin Moore
#D5CAB0
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Hampshire Beige
Dutch Boy
#DBCFB0
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Natural Wool
Sherwin-Williams
#D7C9AE
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Prairie House
Behr
#D2C8AE
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Yarmouth Oyster
Hirshfield's
#DCCFB6
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String
Farrow & Ball
#DDCDAE
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Pale Gold
Kilz
#DCD0B8
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Ecru Wealth
Dunn-Edwards
#D5CDB4
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Stone .01
Colorhouse
#E1D6BB
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Colors That Work With Dakota Trail
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dakota Trail
#D8CCB0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dakota Trail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dakota 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
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Dakota Trail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dakota Trail have?
Dakota Trail by Valspar 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 Dakota Trail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dakota Trail are Soft Suede by PPG (a close digital match), Soft Suede by PPG (a close digital match), Yarmouth Oyster by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dakota 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 Dakota Trail?
Dakota Trail has a estimated lightness value of 60.9, 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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