Ancient Spice LM170 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #694A39, 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.
Ref. #694A39 · LM170
Ancient Spice
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ancient Spice Technical Profile
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Ancient Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ancient Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzAncient Spice
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreJava
Java
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bronze Amulet
PPG
Nearly identical
Bistro Brown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hideaway
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Traditional Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Java
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Boston Brown Bread
Valspar
Very similar
Pinecone Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rich Mocha
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ancient Spice
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
Pure 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
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 Spice.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ancient Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ancient Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Spice are Java by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bronze Amulet by PPG (a near-identical match), Bistro Brown by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ancient Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.