Cowboy Hat 418-4DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A79270, LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Earthenware from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A79270 · 418-4DB
Cowboy Hat
30%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cowboy Hat Technical Profile
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Cowboy Hat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cowboy Hat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCowboy Hat
Nearly identical
BehrEarthenware
Earthenware
Behr
Nearly identical
Roycroft Suede
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Woodstock Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rattan Basket
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Jute
PPG
Nearly identical
River Oak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gold Taffeta
Vista Paint
Very similar
Britches
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cowboy Hat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cowboy Hat
#A79270
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cowboy Hat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cowboy Hat 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 Dutch Boy Colors
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cowboy Hat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cowboy Hat have?
Cowboy Hat by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Cowboy Hat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cowboy Hat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cowboy Hat are Earthenware by Behr (a near-identical match), Roycroft Suede by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), San Antonio Sage by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cowboy Hat'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 Cowboy Hat?
Cowboy Hat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.9, 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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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 Cowboy Hat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.