Ancient Grain DEBN03 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8B7366, estimated LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Derby Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #8B7366 · DEBN03
Ancient Grain
19%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ancient Grain Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B7366
RGB139, 115, 102
Estimated LRV18.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Derby Brown
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#8A7265
Close digital match
Mocha Café
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#8A7268
Close digital match
Fine Leather
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#8E7265
Close digital match
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#8D746A
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#8A7362
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#8B6F63
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#987A6E
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Colors That Work With Ancient Grain
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancient Grain
#8B7366
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8A17C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancient Grain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancient Grain Room Palettes
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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 Grain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancient Grain have?
Ancient Grain 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 Grain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Grain are Derby Brown by PPG (a close digital match), Mocha Café by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Fine Leather by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ancient Grain'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 Grain?
Ancient Grain has a estimated lightness value of 18.7, 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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