Ancient Pottery N250-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9A7650, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summerville Brown from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9A7650 · N250-5
Ancient Pottery
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ancient Pottery Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Ancient Pottery in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ancient Pottery in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAncient Pottery
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSummerville Brown
Summerville Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Leather
PPG
Nearly identical
Gettysburgh Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Renwick Golden Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Warm Praline
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Haute Hickory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Prince Paris
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Prince Paris
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ancient Pottery
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancient Pottery
#9A7650
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4A578
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancient Pottery
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancient Pottery 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 Ancient Pottery.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ancient Pottery — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancient Pottery have?
Ancient Pottery by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Ancient Pottery in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ancient Pottery from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Pottery are Summerville Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Leather by PPG (a near-identical match), Goldstone by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ancient Pottery'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 Ancient Pottery?
Ancient Pottery has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.0, 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.
Explore More with Ancient Pottery
Related Reading
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 Ancient Pottery's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.