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.
Ref. #CCAF98 · 3001-8A
Pale Powder
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Powder Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Pale Powder.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Why Pale Powder's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.