Road Less Traveled DEBN31 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8E8070, estimated LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frontier Brown from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #8E8070 · DEBN31
Road Less Traveled
22%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Road Less Traveled Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E8070
RGB142, 128, 112
Estimated LRV22.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Road Less Traveled
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Road Less Traveled
#8E8070
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Road Less Traveled
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Road Less Traveled Room Palettes
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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
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Road Less Traveled — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Road Less Traveled have?
Road Less Traveled by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Road Less Traveled from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Road Less Traveled are Frontier Brown by Behr (a close digital match), Teakwood by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Cowboy Hat by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Road Less Traveled'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 Traveled?
Road Less Traveled has a estimated lightness value of 22.4, 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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