Behr Ancestral
PPU24-05 · #71706C · LRV ~16.2
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Hulett Ore (~98% proximity)Ancestral (PPU24-05) is a dark warm gray from Behr with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 16.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Hulett Ore (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Ancestral in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
16.2 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPU24-05
HEX
#71706C
RGB
113, 112, 108
HSL
48°, 2%, 43%
Family
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Ancestral FAQ
What undertone does Ancestral have?
Ancestral is a dark warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Ancestral in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hulett Ore (SW 9574), ~98% proximity; PPG: Up In Smoke (PPG1010-6), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Up In Smoke (PPG1010-6), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Rugged Suede (4003-2B), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Windy City (CSP-150), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray (HGSW7019), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Iron-ic (DET611), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Douter (No. 318), ~88% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.