Road Less-Travelled T18-07 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8B7B6E, LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thunderbird from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B7B6E · T18-07
Road Less-Travelled
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Road Less-Travelled Technical Profile
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Road Less-Travelled in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Road 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 →
BehrRoad Less-Travelled
Nearly identical
PPGThunderbird
Thunderbird
PPG
Nearly identical
Medium Roast
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Woodbridge
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Virtual Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Aged Mercury
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chocolate Velvet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Milk Chocolate
Valspar
Very similar
Chocolate Almond
Kilz
Very similar
Dusty Path
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Road Less-Travelled
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Road Less-Travelled
#8B7B6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABA981
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Road Less-Travelled
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Road 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 Road Less-Travelled.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Road Less-Travelled — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Road Less-Travelled have?
Road Less-Travelled 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 Road Less-Travelled in your own space before committing.
What colors match Road Less-Travelled from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Road Less-Travelled are Thunderbird by PPG (a near-identical match), Medium Roast by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Woodbridge by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Road 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 Road Less-Travelled?
Road Less-Travelled has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.8, 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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Why Road Less-Travelled's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.