Cowboy Hat LL140 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #918272, LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Nomad from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #918272 · LL140
Cowboy Hat
23%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 →
KilzCowboy Hat
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDesert Nomad
Desert Nomad
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Frontier Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Chocolate Milk
Valspar
Nearly identical
Teakwood
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Stardust
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Java ‘n Cream
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bear Cub
PPG
Very similar
Shelled Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Moonscape
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Cowboy Hat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cowboy Hat
#918272
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
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 Kilz Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the gray 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 Kilz 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 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 Desert Nomad by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Frontier Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Hunt Club Brown by Behr (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 23.2, 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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