Ancient Root PPU4-20 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #70553E, estimated LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Umber from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #70553E · PPU4-20
Ancient Root
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ancient Root Technical Profile
HEX Code#70553E
RGB112, 85, 62
Estimated LRV10.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Ancient Root
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Umber
Sherwin-Williams
#6E543C
Close digital match
Brown Tar
Benjamin Moore
#6F5541
Close digital match
Olde Metal
Dutch Boy
#70573F
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Molasses
PPG
#74563D
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Dark Earth
Valspar
#6F5744
Close digital match
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#705942
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#715A45
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Dunn-Edwards
#705A46
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RAL
#705335
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#675544
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#7C5641
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Colors That Work With Ancient Root
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancient Root
#70553E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#87855A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancient Root
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancient Root Room Palettes
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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
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Ancient Root — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancient Root have?
Ancient Root by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ancient Root from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Root are Umber by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Brown Tar by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Coconut Husk by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ancient Root'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 Root?
Ancient Root has a estimated lightness value of 10.3, 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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