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Dunn-Edwards Ancient Earth

DE6217 · #746550 · LRV ~13.6

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Crater (~98% proximity)

Ancient Earth (DE6217) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.6 (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 Valspar Crater (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Ancient Earth in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

13.6 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE6217

HEX

#746550

RGB

116, 101, 80

HSL

35°, 18%, 38%

Family

Browns

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Ancient Earth FAQ

What undertone does Ancient Earth have?

Ancient Earth is a dark brown with a strong 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 Ancient Earth?

Ancient Earth has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.6 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 Ancient Earth in other brands?

Valspar: Crater (V135-6), ~98% proximity; PPG: Hip Waders (PPG1026-7), ~97% proximity; Behr: Adventurer (N330-7), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Superior Bronze (SW 6152), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Superior Bronze (HGSW6152), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Hope Chest (CSP-1050), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Hip Waders (PPG1026-7), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~87% 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 Earth?

The HEX code of Ancient Earth (DE6217) is #746550, RGB 116, 101, 80. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.