Less Travelled MQ6-15 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5D6A5A, LRV 13 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Preserved Moss from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D6A5A · MQ6-15
Less Travelled
13%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Less Travelled Technical Profile
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Less Travelled in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Less Travelled in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLess Travelled
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPreserved Moss
Preserved Moss
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Holiday Wreath
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Italian Basil
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Basil
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Culinary Herbs
Kilz
Very similar
Picholine
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hazelwood
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Treeline
Valspar
Very similar
All About Olive
PPG
Very similar
Concrete Grey
RAL
Very similar
Douter
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Less Travelled
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Less Travelled
#5D6A5A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#639472
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Less Travelled
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Less Travelled 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 Less Travelled.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Less Travelled — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Less Travelled have?
Less Travelled by Behr has a cool (green) 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 Less Travelled in your own space before committing.
What colors match Less Travelled from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Less Travelled are Preserved Moss by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Holiday Wreath by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Italian Basil by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Less Travelled'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 Less Travelled?
Less Travelled has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.4, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Less Travelled's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.