Behr Ancient Root
PPU4-20 · #70553D · LRV ~10.3
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Umber (~99% proximity)Ancient Root (PPU4-20) is a deep brown from Behr with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Umber (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Ancient Root in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
10.3 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Peach · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPU4-20
HEX
#70553D
RGB
112, 85, 61
HSL
28°, 29%, 34%
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Ancient Root FAQ
What undertone does Ancient Root have?
Ancient Root is a deep brown with a strong peach 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 Ancient Root?
Ancient Root has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Ancient Root in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Umber (SW 6146), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Umber (HGSW6146), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Leather & Lace (V088-6), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Molasses (PPG1079-7), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Kona (AF-165), ~96% proximity; PPG: Molasses (PPG1079-7), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Log Cabin (DEA162), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), ~77% 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 Ancient Root?
The HEX code of Ancient Root (PPU4-20) is #70553D, RGB 112, 85, 61. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.