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Ancient Marble

60%LRV Value
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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.

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Ancient Marble Technical Profile

HEX Code#D1CCB9
RGB209, 204, 185
LRV60.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Bay Salt

Complement

Polished Purple

Ancient Marble Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Eclipse

Pop

Chamois

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kendal Green

Pop

Clematis

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Bunglehouse Blue

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Sedate Gray

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Touch of Sand

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Wool Skein

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Alpaca

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Popular Gray

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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.

Stone Hearth

Hirshfield's · 0364

#D0C6A9

Stucco Relief

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN64

#BCB19F

Travertine Trail

Vista Paint · 8459

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Windsor Tan

Behr · MQ2-26

#C7B8A0

Stylish

PPG · 1101-3

#CEC1A5

Chocolate Froth

Behr · 720C-2

#DFD6CB

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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