Road Less Traveled DEBN31 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8E8070, 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.
Ref. #8E8070 · DEBN31
Road Less Traveled
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Road Less Traveled Technical Profile
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Road Less Traveled in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Road Less Traveled in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRoad Less Traveled
Nearly identical
BehrFrontier Brown
Frontier Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Teakwood
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cowboy Hat
Kilz
Nearly identical
Safari Beige
Valspar
Nearly identical
Patches
PPG
Nearly identical
Seasoned Wood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Moonscape
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Porcini
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Java ‘n Cream
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Road Less Traveled
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Road Less Traveled
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Road Less Traveled 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Road Less Traveled in your own space before committing.
What colors match Road Less Traveled from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Road Less Traveled are Frontier Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Teakwood by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cowboy Hat by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Road Less Traveled's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.