Ancient Earth DE6217 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #746550, estimated LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whiskey Barrel from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #746550 · DE6217
Ancient Earth
14%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ancient Earth Technical Profile
HEX Code#746550
RGB116, 101, 80
Estimated LRV13.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Ancient Earth
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancient Earth
#746550
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#909463
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancient Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancient 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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Ancient Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancient Earth have?
Ancient Earth by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Ancient Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Earth are Whiskey Barrel by Behr (a close digital match), Superior Bronze by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Oxide Brown by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Ancient 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 Ancient Earth?
Ancient Earth has a estimated lightness value of 13.6, 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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