Pale Powder 3001-8A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CCAF98, estimated LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Buckskin from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CCAF98 · 3001-8A
Pale Powder
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Powder Technical Profile
HEX Code#CCAF98
RGB204, 175, 152
Estimated LRV45.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Pale Powder
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Soft Buckskin
Vista Paint
#CEB097
Close digital match
Farmer'S Tan
Kilz
#C8AE98
Close digital match
Nubuck
Benjamin Moore
#CAB099
Close digital match
Apple Pie
Hirshfield's
#CAAB94
Close digital match
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
#CDB19D
Close digital match
Fox Hill
Behr
#C8AA92
Close digital match
Sandal
Dunn-Edwards
#C8AE96
Close digital match
Tawny Tan
Sherwin-Williams
#CCB299
Close digital match
Tan Suede Gloves
PPG
#D2B69D
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Ball of Twine
Dutch Boy
#CAB3A0
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Colors That Work With Pale Powder
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Powder
#CCAF98
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEAB84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Powder
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Powder 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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Pale Powder — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Powder have?
Pale Powder 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 Pale Powder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Powder are Soft Buckskin by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Apple Pie by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Farmer'S Tan by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale Powder'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 Pale Powder?
Pale Powder has a estimated lightness value of 45.8, 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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