Ancient Spice LM170 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #694A39, estimated LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Java from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #694A39 · LM170
Ancient Spice
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ancient Spice Technical Profile
HEX Code#694A39
RGB105, 74, 57
Estimated LRV8.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandKilz
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#684A3B
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#6C4D3C
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#654637
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#6F4F3E
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Java
Sherwin-Williams
#634533
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Colors That Work With Ancient Spice
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancient Spice
#694A39
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#807A55
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancient Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancient Spice 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 Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancient Spice have?
Ancient Spice by Kilz has a warm (golden) 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 Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Spice are Java by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Bronze Amulet by PPG (a close digital match), Bistro Brown by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ancient Spice'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 Spice?
Ancient Spice has a estimated lightness value of 8.2, 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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