Ref. #6D613E · N300-7
Mayan Ruins
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mayan Ruins Technical Profile
What color is Mayan Ruins? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #6D613E. Colors similar to Mayan Ruins include Hirshfield's Mount Olive, Vista Paint Austere, PPG Russian Olive. Mayan Ruins has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Mayan Ruins creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Mayan Ruins pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Mayan Ruins
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mayan Ruins
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mayan Ruins
#6D613E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A8559
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mayan Ruins
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mayan Ruins 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 Mayan Ruins.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mayan Ruins — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mayan Ruins have?
Mayan Ruins by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Mayan Ruins from other brands?
The closest matches are Mount Olive by Hirshfield's (#716646), Austere by Vista Paint (#716745), Russian Olive by PPG (#726647). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mayan Ruins?
Mayan Ruins has an LRV of 12.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mayan Ruins's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.