Dakota Trail 6008-3B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D8CCB0, 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.
Ref. #D8CCB0 · 6008-3B
Dakota Trail
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dakota Trail Technical Profile
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Dakota Trail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dakota Trail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDakota Trail
Nearly identical
PPGSoft Suede
Soft Suede
PPG
Nearly identical
Yarmouth Oyster
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hush
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hampshire Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Natural Wool
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Prairie House
Behr
Nearly identical
Yarmouth Oyster
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ecru Wealth
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dakota Trail
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Dakota Trail.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dakota Trail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dakota Trail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dakota Trail are Soft Suede by PPG (a near-identical match), Soft Suede by PPG (a near-identical match), Yarmouth Oyster by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Dakota Trail's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.