Ancient Scroll DE6092 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F5E6DE, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Polo Tan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5E6DE · DE6092
Ancient Scroll
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Ancient Scroll in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ancient Scroll 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 Scroll
Nearly identical
PPGPolo Tan
Polo Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Wink Pink
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Adobe Blush
Valspar
Nearly identical
My Sweetheart
Behr
Nearly identical
Blanched Coral
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Castleford
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Intimate White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pink Floss
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Vanilla Chai
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ancient Scroll
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancient Scroll
#F5E6DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAB078
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancient Scroll
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancient Scroll 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 Scroll — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancient Scroll have?
Ancient Scroll by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ancient Scroll in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ancient Scroll from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Scroll are Polo Tan by PPG (a near-identical match), La Minuet by PPG (a near-identical match), Wink Pink by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ancient Scroll'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 Scroll?
Ancient Scroll has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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