Ref. #E0CAAB · MQ3-44
Ancient Scroll
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ancient Scroll Technical Profile
What color is Ancient Scroll? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E0CAAB. Colors similar to Ancient Scroll include Hirshfield's Marshmallow Mist, Valspar Wheat Toast, Benjamin Moore Alpaca. Ancient Scroll has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 63, Ancient Scroll sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Ancient Scroll
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Gourmet Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Eggnog Latte
Kilz
Nearly identical
Savage Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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
Other Behr colors close to Ancient Scroll.
More orange colors from other brands
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Ancient Scroll from other brands?
The closest matches are Marshmallow Mist by Hirshfield's (#E0CAAA), Wheat Toast by Valspar (#DDC8AB), Alpaca by Benjamin Moore (#DECAAD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ancient Scroll?
Ancient Scroll has an LRV of 63.0, 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 Scroll's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.