Frontier Shadow 740D-7 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #515038, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Secret Garden from Sherwin-Williams (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #515038 · 740D-7
Frontier Shadow
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Frontier Shadow Technical Profile
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Frontier Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Frontier Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFrontier Shadow
Very similar
Sherwin-WilliamsSecret Garden
Secret Garden
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brackish Water
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hyde Park
Valspar
Very similar
Artichoke
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pinetop
PPG
Very similar
Evening Dove
Vista Paint
Very similar
Brown Grey
RAL
Very similar
Evening Dove
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Olive Court
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Tea Leaf
Kilz
Visible difference
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Frontier Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frontier Shadow
#515038
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#60714B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frontier Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frontier Shadow 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 Shadow.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frontier Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frontier Shadow have?
Frontier Shadow by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Frontier Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frontier Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frontier Shadow are Secret Garden by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Brackish Water by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Warmed Olive by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Frontier Shadow'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 Shadow?
Frontier Shadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Frontier Shadow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.