Ancient Scroll 3008-8B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DACEA6, estimated LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Banana Chip from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #DACEA6 · 3008-8B
Ancient Scroll
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ancient Scroll Technical Profile
HEX Code#DACEA6
RGB218, 206, 166
Estimated LRV61.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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Banana Chip
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#DCD0AA
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#DED2AA
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Gabriel’s Light
Vista Paint
#D9CBA4
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Spring Morning
Benjamin Moore
#DBCFA2
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Primitive Green
Behr
#DDD3A9
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Summer Solstice
Dunn-Edwards
#DED1A3
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Ancestral Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#DDCDA6
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Sanctuary
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#D4C9A6
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Colors That Work With Ancient Scroll
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancient Scroll
#DACEA6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5B280
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancient Scroll
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancient Scroll 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 Scroll — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancient Scroll have?
Ancient Scroll by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Scroll from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Scroll are Banana Chip by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Howdy Neighbor by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Gabriel’s Light by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ancient Scroll'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 Scroll?
Ancient Scroll has a estimated lightness value of 61.8, 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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