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Behr Ancestral

PPU24-05 · #71706C · LRV 16.2

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Hulett Ore is a 98% match

Ancestral (PPU24-05) is a dark warm gray from Behr with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 16.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Hulett Ore (98% match).

Compare Ancestral with other brands

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LRV

16.2 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPU24-05

HEX

#71706C

RGB

113, 112, 108

HSL

48°, 2%, 43%

Family

Grays

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Ancestral FAQ

What undertone does Ancestral have?

Ancestral is a dark warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Ancestral?

Ancestral has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Ancestral in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Hulett Ore (SW 9574), 98%; PPG: Up In Smoke (PPG1010-6), 97%; Glidden: Up In Smoke (PPG1010-6), 97%; Valspar: Rugged Suede (4003-2B), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Windy City (CSP-150), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray (HGSW7019), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Iron-ic (DET611), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Douter (No. 318), 88%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Ancestral?

The HEX code of Ancestral (PPU24-05) is #71706C, RGB 113, 112, 108. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.