Frontier Brown N190-5 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #908170, LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cowboy Hat from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #908170 · N190-5
Frontier Brown
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Frontier Brown Technical Profile
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Frontier Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Frontier Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFrontier Brown
Nearly identical
KilzCowboy Hat
Cowboy Hat
Kilz
Nearly identical
Road Less Traveled
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Teakwood
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chocolate Milk
Valspar
Nearly identical
Taupe Fedora
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shelled Nut
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Patches
PPG
Very similar
Moonscape
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Java ‘n Cream
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Frontier Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frontier Brown
#908170
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frontier Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frontier Brown 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Frontier Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frontier Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frontier Brown have?
Frontier Brown by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Frontier Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frontier Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frontier Brown are Cowboy Hat by Kilz (a near-identical match), Road Less Traveled by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Desert Nomad by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Frontier Brown'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 Frontier Brown?
Frontier Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Frontier Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.