Antique Earth PPU5-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7E6C5F, estimated LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brown Town from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #7E6C5F · PPU5-3
Antique Earth
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Antique Earth Technical Profile
HEX Code#7E6C5F
RGB126, 108, 95
Estimated LRV16.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Brown Town
Vista Paint
#7E6B5C
Close digital match
Devonwood Taupe
Benjamin Moore
#816E61
Close digital match
Cocoa Truffle
Kilz
#7D6A5E
Close digital match
Bannister Brown
Dunn-Edwards
#806B5D
Close digital match
Gateway Arch
Valspar
#7A6B61
Close digital match
Warrior
PPG
#7D685B
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Tiki Hut
Sherwin-Williams
#826F5E
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#7D6E5E
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#827462
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Colors That Work With Antique Earth
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Earth
#7E6C5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A09C70
Trim & Molding
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Antique Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Earth are Brown Town by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Devonwood Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cocoa Truffle by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Antique Earth's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.