Ottertail N220-5 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #888877, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Treron from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #888877 · N220-5
Ottertail
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ottertail Technical Profile
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Ottertail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ottertail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrOttertail
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallTreron
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Folkstone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gunsmoke
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stone Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Antique Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
French Clay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mountain Road
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Seaweed Wrap
PPG
Very similar
Combat Boots
Kilz
Very similar
Niagara Valley
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Burning Idea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ottertail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ottertail
#888877
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ottertail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ottertail 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 Ottertail.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ottertail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ottertail have?
Ottertail by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Ottertail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ottertail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ottertail are Treron by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Folkstone by Valspar (a near-identical match), Gunsmoke by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ottertail'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 Ottertail?
Ottertail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.2, 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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Related Reading
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 Ottertail's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.