Ref. #9A7650 · N250-5
Ancient Pottery
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ancient Pottery Technical Profile
What color is Ancient Pottery? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #9A7650. Colors similar to Ancient Pottery include Dunn-Edwards Summerville Brown, PPG Leather, Benjamin Moore Gettysburgh Gold. Ancient Pottery has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Ancient Pottery creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Ancient Pottery pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Ancient Pottery
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Summerville Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Leather
PPG
Nearly identical
Gettysburgh Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Renwick Golden Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Haute Hickory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Prince Paris
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Prince Paris
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Ancient Pottery from other brands?
The closest matches are Summerville Brown by Dunn-Edwards (#997651), Leather by PPG (#98754E), Gettysburgh Gold by Benjamin Moore (#997349). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ancient Pottery?
Ancient Pottery has an LRV of 23.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.