Ancient Marble 6162 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D1CCB9, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Porcelain Slip from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1CCB9 · 6162
Ancient Marble
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Ancient Marble in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ancient Marble in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAncient Marble
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPorcelain Slip
Porcelain Slip
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Skipping Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Bay Salt
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stingray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Velum Smoke
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Montezuma
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Traditional Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Oatmeal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Metal .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Brown Buzz
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Shaded White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ancient Marble
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancient Marble
#D1CCB9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancient Marble
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancient Marble 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
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More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ancient Marble — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancient Marble have?
Ancient Marble by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ancient Marble in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ancient Marble from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Marble are Porcelain Slip by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Skipping Stone by PPG (a near-identical match), Bay Salt by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ancient Marble'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 Marble?
Ancient Marble has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ancient Marble's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.