Ancient Root LD100-02 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #835E3B, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Spice Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #835E3B · LD100-02
Ancient Root
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ancient Root Technical Profile
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Ancient Root in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ancient Root in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzAncient Root
Nearly identical
PPGWarm Spice Brown
Warm Spice Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Pinecone Path
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spice Bazaar
Behr
Nearly identical
Tawny Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Jute Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Autumn Bronze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Village Lane
Valspar
Very similar
Graham Crust
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Rodeo
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ancient Root
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancient Root
#835E3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94935D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancient Root
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancient Root 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Ancient Root.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ancient Root — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancient Root have?
Ancient Root by Kilz has a warm (golden) 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 Root in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ancient Root from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Root are Warm Spice Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Pinecone Path by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Spice Bazaar by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ancient Root'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 Root?
Ancient Root has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.1, 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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