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Ref. #CCAF98 · 3001-8A

Pale Powder

46%LRV Value
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Pale Powder 3001-8A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CCAF98, 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.

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Pale Powder Technical Profile

HEX Code#CCAF98
RGB204, 175, 152
LRV45.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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Pale Powder in Every Brand

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

ValsparPale Powder
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSoft Buckskin

Soft Buckskin

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Farmer'S Tan

Kilz

Nearly identical

Nubuck

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Apple Pie

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Templeton Pink

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Fox Hill

Behr

Nearly identical

Sandal

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Tawny Tan

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Tan Suede Gloves

PPG

Very similar

Ball of Twine

Dutch Boy

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Pale Powder

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pale Powder

#CCAF98

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AEAB84

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Tawny Tan

Complement

John's Blue

Pale Powder Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Prairie Foliage

Pop

Autumn Ivy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Plump Grape

Pop

Gamma Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Low Tide

Pop

Pat-a-Pep

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Pale Powder.

Maple Leaf

Valspar · 2008-8B

#CEB499

Hazy Earth

Valspar · 8004-18C

#CBB393

Mojave Sunset

Valspar · 2005-8A

#D9B199

Arizona Dust

Valspar · 2003-8A

#DBAC96

Dining Room Gold

Valspar · 3006-8A

#CFB78B

Cosy Chair

Valspar · 2007-8A

#D1AA8A

More orange colors from other brands

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

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

#D5BFB4

Sand Dollar

Benjamin Moore · 877

#F1ECE5

Chestnut Bisque

Behr · S200-4

#BE9A89

Golden Lake

Vista Paint · 0316

#D6C6A0

Taj Mahal

Behr · M300-2

#F4E2BC

Earthy Cane

PPG · 1103-4

#C5B28B

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Powder in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Powder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Powder are Soft Buckskin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Apple Pie by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Farmer'S Tan by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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