Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Cowboy Hat |
| SKU | 418-4DB |
| Hex | #A79270 |
| RGB | 167, 146, 112 |
| HSL | 37°, 24%, 55% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Cowboy Hat
Cowboy Hat sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Cowboy Hat is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Cowboy Hat within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A79270 in HSL space. Pair Cowboy Hat with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dutch Boy Cowboy Hat Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cowboy Hat from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dutch Boy 418-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Cowboy Hat
The closest Behr equivalent of Cowboy Hat is Earthenware (ICC-78). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Behr is your counter, order Earthenware and you'll get the same color. See the full Earthenware swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cowboy Hat
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Cowboy Hat is Roycroft Suede (SW 2842). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Roycroft Suede and you'll get the same color. See the full Roycroft Suede swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cowboy Hat
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gold Taffeta (0276), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cowboy Hat without repainting risk. See the full Gold Taffeta swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cowboy Hat
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Natural Bridge (DE6194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cowboy Hat without repainting risk. See the full Natural Bridge swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cowboy Hat
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cowboy Hat is Cafe Latte (C2-841) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cafe Latte swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cowboy Hat
At Valspar, the closest color to Cowboy Hat is Ecosystem (V094-4) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.9 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ecosystem swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cowboy Hat
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cowboy Hat is Scarecrow (1041) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scarecrow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cowboy Hat
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cowboy Hat is Gristmill (PPG1026-5) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gristmill swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cowboy Hat
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cowboy Hat is Tan Hide (0261) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Hide swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cowboy Hat
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cowboy Hat — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 5.87). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 418-4DB instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cowboy Hat
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Cowboy Hat — the nearest deck color, Green Stone (NO. 12), is clearly different (ΔE 6.21). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 418-4DB instead. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cowboy Hat
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Cowboy Hat — the nearest deck color, Countryside (JG-52), is clearly different (ΔE 7.61). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 418-4DB instead. See the full Countryside swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cowboy Hat
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Cowboy Hat — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 11.94). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 418-4DB instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →