Ancient Scroll MQ3-44 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E0CAAB, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marshmallow Mist from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E0CAAB · MQ3-44
Ancient Scroll
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Ancient Scroll in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ancient Scroll in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAncient Scroll
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMarshmallow Mist
Marshmallow Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wheat Toast
Valspar
Nearly identical
Alpaca
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Timothy Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toasted Pine Nut
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hazelwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gourmet Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Classic Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Eggnog Latte
Kilz
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ancient Scroll
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancient Scroll
#E0CAAB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancient Scroll
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancient Scroll 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
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ancient Scroll — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancient Scroll have?
Ancient Scroll by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ancient Scroll in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ancient Scroll from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Scroll are Marshmallow Mist by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wheat Toast by Valspar (a near-identical match), Alpaca by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ancient Scroll'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 Scroll?
Ancient Scroll has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ancient Scroll's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.