Frontenac CC-182 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BD8C6F, LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honey Graham from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BD8C6F · CC-182
Frontenac
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Frontenac Technical Profile
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Frontenac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Frontenac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFrontenac
Nearly identical
PPGHoney Graham
Honey Graham
PPG
Nearly identical
Foxtail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Greek Amber
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dune Drift
Behr
Nearly identical
Spiced Apricot
Kilz
Nearly identical
Maple
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brighton Beach
Vista Paint
Very similar
Oak Creek
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ginger Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Frontenac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frontenac
#BD8C6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0AA82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frontenac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frontenac 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Frontenac.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frontenac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frontenac have?
Frontenac by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Frontenac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frontenac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frontenac are Honey Graham by PPG (a near-identical match), Foxtail by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Greek Amber by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Frontenac'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 Frontenac?
Frontenac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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 Frontenac's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.