Ancient Violet 10RB 17/122 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #766F86, LRV 17 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dancing in the Spring from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #766F86 · 10RB 17/122
Ancient Violet
17%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Ancient Violet Technical Profile
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Ancient Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ancient Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAncient Violet
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDancing in the Spring
Dancing in the Spring
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Violaceous
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Composers Magic
Behr
Very similar
Mythical
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Very similar
Nightfall Sky
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Turbid Amethyst
Valspar
Very similar
Grape Jam
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Regal Purple
Kilz
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ancient Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancient Violet
#766F86
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A17FA9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancient Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancient Violet 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Ancient Violet.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ancient Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancient Violet have?
Ancient Violet by PPG has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ancient Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ancient Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Violet are Dancing in the Spring by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dancing in the Spring by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Violaceous by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ancient Violet'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 Violet?
Ancient Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ancient Violet's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.