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Ref. #BDAE89 · 6008-4A

Dry Earth

43%LRV Value
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Dry Earth 6008-4A is a beige paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BDAE89, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Earthy Ochre from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dry Earth Technical Profile

HEX Code#BDAE89
RGB189, 174, 137
LRV42.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandValspar

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Dry Earth in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Dry Earth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparDry Earth
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEarthy Ochre

Earthy Ochre

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Danville Tan

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Kaffir Lime

Behr

Nearly identical

Trail Blazer

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Refined

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Dusty Khaki

PPG

Nearly identical

Refined

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Metal .02

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Speckled Shell

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Cumin Seed

Kilz

Very similar

Beige

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dry Earth

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dry Earth

#BDAE89

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A5AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dry Earth

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Refined

Complement

Periwinkle Blossom

Dry Earth Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Amber Sienna

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peek-A-Boo Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Dry Earth.

Wetland Clay

Valspar · 3007-10A

#C0AE93

Woven Jute

Valspar · 8004-14D

#C4A68C

Caraway Seed

Valspar · 3005-9C

#BDA67F

Fiddlesticks

Valspar · 8004-17D

#C9AA87

Oakmoss

Valspar · 6005-3C

#BAB594

Oyster Shoal

Valspar · 8005-5D

#B7A895

More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Truffle

Benjamin Moore · AF-130

#C7B198

Grassland

Sherwin-Williams · 6163

#C1BCA7

Chocolate Froth

Behr · 720C-2

#DFDDD0

Porcelain Slip

Dutch Boy · 423-1DB

#D1CCB9

Nomadic Taupe

Dunn-Edwards · DE6192

#D2C6AE

Hot

Benjamin Moore · AC-31

#CABFB0

Dry Earth — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dry Earth have?
Dry Earth by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dry Earth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dry Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dry Earth are Earthy Ochre by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Danville Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Kaffir Lime by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dry Earth'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 Dry Earth?
Dry Earth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.9, 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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