Ancient Earth DE6217 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #746550, 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.
Ref. #746550 · DE6217
Ancient Earth
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Ancient Earth in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ancient Earth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAncient Earth
Nearly identical
BehrWhiskey Barrel
Whiskey Barrel
Behr
Nearly identical
Superior Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oxide Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Northwood Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Crème de Caramel
Vista Paint
Very similar
Twilight Jungle
Valspar
Very similar
Curlew
PPG
Very similar
Monk's Cloth
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ancient Earth
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ancient Earth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ancient Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Earth are Whiskey Barrel by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ancient Earth's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.