Antique Earth PPU5-03 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7E6C60, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cocoa Truffle from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7E6C60 · PPU5-03
Antique Earth
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Antique Earth Technical Profile
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Antique Earth in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Antique Earth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAntique Earth
Nearly identical
KilzCocoa Truffle
Cocoa Truffle
Kilz
Nearly identical
Devonwood Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bannister Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brown Town
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gateway Arch
Valspar
Nearly identical
Warrior
PPG
Nearly identical
Tiki Hut
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Portobello
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Embarked
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antique Earth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Earth
#7E6C60
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A09B71
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique Earth 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 Antique Earth.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Antique Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Earth have?
Antique Earth by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Antique Earth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antique Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Earth are Cocoa Truffle by Kilz (a near-identical match), Devonwood Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bannister Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Antique Earth'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 Antique Earth?
Antique Earth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.0, 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.
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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 Antique Earth's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.