Ancestral PPU24-05 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #71706C, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hulett Ore from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #71706C · PPU24-05
Ancestral
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ancestral Technical Profile
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Ancestral in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ancestral in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAncestral
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHulett Ore
Hulett Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shadow Dance
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grey Hearth
PPG
Nearly identical
Cliffside Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ocean Storm
Valspar
Nearly identical
Windy City
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Iron-Ic
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sooty
Kilz
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Very similar
Billowing Smoke
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ancestral
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancestral
#71706C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92A070
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancestral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancestral 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Ancestral.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ancestral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancestral have?
Ancestral by Behr 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 Ancestral in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ancestral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancestral are Hulett Ore by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Shadow Dance by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Grey Hearth by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ancestral'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 Ancestral?
Ancestral has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.2, 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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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 Ancestral's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.